Carpinteria
Ecosystem Overview
The Carpinteria ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in santa barbara 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 #1 for species diversity among 12 santa barbara county County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pisaster ochraceus
ochre stars
Mytilus californianus
common mussel
Pollicipes polymerus
Chondracanthus canaliculatus
Megastraea undosa
Lottia gigantea
owl limpet
Endocladia muricata
Rhus integrifolia
lemonadeberry
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Phoca vitulina
common seal, harbour seal
Ricinus communis
Castorbean
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Nuttallina californica
California Nuttall chiton
Encelia californica
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Anthopleura sola
sun anemone
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Larus californicus
California Gull
Larus heermanni
Heermann's Gull
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Santa Barbara County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Carpinteria. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Carpinteriawithin Santa Barbara County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.