Cayucos
Ecosystem Overview
The Cayucos ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in san luis obispo 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 22 san luis obispo county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Diaulula sandiegensis
Anthopleura sola
sun anemone
Crassadoma gigantea
Rostanga pulchra
Cryptochiton stelleri
giant Pacific chiton
Pollicipes polymerus
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Emerita analoga
Anthopleura elegantissima
aggregating anemone
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Phidiana hiltoni
Romaleon antennarium
Triopha maculata
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
purple sea urchin
Pachygrapsus crassipes
striped shore crab
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Tegula funebralis
black tegula
Dendraster excentricus
eccentric sand dollar sea urchin
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Luis Obispo County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cayucos. 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 Cayucoswithin San Luis Obispo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.