Daly City
Ecosystem Overview
The Daly City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in san mateo 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 #8 for species diversity among 28 san mateo county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Wahlenbergia marginata
Phacelia californica
Corvus corax
common raven
Lupinus chamissonis
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Baccharis pilularis
coyotebrush
Velella velella
little sail
Camissoniopsis bistorta
southern suncup
Camissonia strigulosa
contorted-primrose
Lupinus arboreus
Yellow bush lupine
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Lepas anatifera
Common Goose Barnacle
Acmispon glaber
Lobularia maritima
Sweet alyssum
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Clarkia rubicunda
Mactromeris catilliformis
Linepithema humile
Argentine ant
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Mateo County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Daly Citywithin San Mateo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.