Grover Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Grover Beach ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in san luis obispo county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Luis Obispo nearby has 27% more documented species, Grover Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 22 san luis obispo county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.
Tivela stultorum
Pismo clam
Velella velella
little sail
Dendraster excentricus
eccentric sand dollar sea urchin
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Numenius phaeopus
whimbrel
Emerita analoga
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Donax gouldii
Gould beanclam
Croton californicus
Carpobrotus chilensis
Sea fig
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Rexithaerus secta
Abronia umbellata
sand-verbena
Fulica americana
American Coot
Acacia longifolia
Sydney golden wattle
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Falco peregrinus
peregrine falcon
Platyrhinoidis triseriata
Thornback
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Luis Obispo County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Grover Beach. 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 Grover Beachwithin San Luis Obispo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.