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Locations in Santa Barbara County, California

Species in Santa Barbara County

Common Species in Santa Barbara County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Paralabrax clathratus

Paralabrax clathratus

Sea bass

Very Common2,503 obs.
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Oxyjulis californica

Very Common2,026 obs.
Embiotoca jacksoni

Embiotoca jacksoni

Black Perch

Very Common1,837 obs.
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Semicossyphus pulcher

California Sheephead

Very Common1,403 obs.
Pisaster ochraceus

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Common995 obs.
Chromis punctipinnis

Chromis punctipinnis

Blacksmith

Common987 obs.
Halichoeres semicinctus

Halichoeres semicinctus

Rock wrasse

Common917 obs.
Hypsypops rubicundus

Hypsypops rubicundus

garibaldi

Common892 obs.
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Rhacochilus vacca

Pile Seaperch

Occasional657 obs.
Sebastes atrovirens

Sebastes atrovirens

Kelp rockfish

Occasional519 obs.
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

purple sea urchin

Occasional445 obs.
Mesocentrotus franciscanus

Mesocentrotus franciscanus

red sea urchin

Occasional380 obs.
Mytilus californianus

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Occasional350 obs.
Girella nigricans

Girella nigricans

Opaleye

Rare327 obs.
Patiria miniata

Patiria miniata

Rare296 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Santa Barbara County

Explore 25 documented locations in Santa Barbara County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (4 locations)

Santa Barbara County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Goleta

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Santa Cruz Island

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Carpinteria

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (1 locations)

Vandenberg Village

A productive wildlife area hosting 55 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

55
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (7 locations)

Los Alamos

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Mission Hills

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Lompoc

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

San Miguel Island

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Lake Cachuma

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Sutil Island

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Guadalupe

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (13 locations)

Glen Annie Reservoir

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Jameson Lake

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Koi & Duck Pond

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Laguna Blanca

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Ortega Reservoir

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Pcic Water Tank

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Romero Reservoir

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Zaca Lake

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Destroyer Rock

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Shag Rock

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Lompoc

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Lompoc

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Dennis Reservoir

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About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Santa Barbara County's natural heritage.

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