Vista
Ecosystem Overview
The Vista ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #6 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Baccharis pilularis
coyotebrush
Amanita velosa
Rhus integrifolia
lemonadeberry
Marah macrocarpa
large-fruited manroot
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Fulica americana
American Coot
Salvia mellifera
black sage
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
Adenostoma fasciculatum
chamise
Diplacus puniceus
Ribes speciosum
fuchsia-flower gooseberry
Malosma laurina
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Salvia apiana
white sage
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Yucca schidigera
Mojave Yucca
Flavoparmelia caperata
Common Greenshield Lichen
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
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Regional Wildlife Network
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