Solana Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Solana Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Amphibolips quercuspomiformis
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Tropaeolum majus
Nasturtium
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Donax gouldii
Gould beanclam
Heterotheca grandiflora
Telegraphweed
Velella velella
little sail
Schinus terebinthifolia
Brazilian peppertree
Datura wrightii
sacred thorn-apple
Patiria miniata
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Megastraea undosa
Flabellinopsis iodinea
Anthopleura elegantissima
aggregating anemone
Anthopleura sola
sun anemone
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Cotinis mutabilis
Figeater beetle
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