Yerba Buena Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Yerba Buena Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in san francisco city and 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 #1 for species diversity among 21 san francisco city and county County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pholistoma auritum
Oxalis pes-caprae
Bermuda buttercup
Lathyrus vestitus
Dudleya farinosa
Marah fabacea
valley manroot
Phacelia malvifolia
mallow-leaf phacelia
Dipterostemon capitatus
Polypodium californicum
California polypody
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Toxicodendron diversilobum
poison oak
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Ageratina adenophora
Sticky snakeroot
Scrophularia californica
California figwort
Calystegia purpurata
Diplacus aurantiacus
orange bush monkey-flower
Phacelia distans
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Lupinus arboreus
Yellow bush lupine
Allium triquetrum
Threecorner leek
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Francisco City And County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Yerba Buena Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Yerba Buena Islandwithin San Francisco City And County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.