Arroyo Grande
Ecosystem Overview
The Arroyo Grande ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in san luis obispo county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Luis Obispo nearby has 71% more documented species, Arroyo Grande offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 22 san luis obispo county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Salvia spathacea
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
Arctostaphylos pilosula
Frangula californica
California buckthorn
Vespula pensylvanica
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Equisetum hyemale
rough horsetail
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Oxalis pes-caprae
Bermuda buttercup
Nicotiana glauca
Tree tobacco
Rubus ursinus
California blackberry
Pseudognaphalium californicum
California rabbit-tobacco
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Lycianthes rantonnetii
Blue potatobush
Croton setiger
turkey mullein
Gilia capitata
Bluehead gilia
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Luis Obispo County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Arroyo Grande. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Arroyo Grandewithin San Luis Obispo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.