Santa Barbara County
Ecosystem Overview
The Santa Barbara County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 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 #4 for species diversity among 12 santa barbara county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Paralabrax clathratus
Sea bass
Oxyjulis californica
Embiotoca jacksoni
Black Perch
Semicossyphus pulcher
California Sheephead
Pisaster ochraceus
ochre stars
Chromis punctipinnis
Blacksmith
Halichoeres semicinctus
Rock wrasse
Hypsypops rubicundus
garibaldi
Rhacochilus vacca
Pile Seaperch
Sebastes atrovirens
Kelp rockfish
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
purple sea urchin
Mesocentrotus franciscanus
red sea urchin
Mytilus californianus
common mussel
Girella nigricans
Opaleye
Patiria miniata
Sebastes mystinus
Blue rockfish
Pisaster giganteus
Neobernaya spadicea
chestnut cowrie
Endocladia muricata
Apostichopus parvimensis
Warty Sea Cucumber
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Santa Barbara County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Santa Barbara County. 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 Santa Barbara Countywithin Santa Barbara County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.