Vandenberg Village
Ecosystem Overview
The Vandenberg Village ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in santa barbara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Santa Barbara County nearby has 45% more documented species, Vandenberg Village offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 12 santa barbara county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.
Arctostaphylos rudis
Arctostaphylos purissima
Salvia spathacea
Salvia mellifera
black sage
Aleuroparadoxus arctostaphyli
Liometopum occidentale
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Amanita velosa
Toxicodendron diversilobum
poison oak
Plantago coronopus
Buckhorn plantain
Frangula californica
California buckthorn
Galium andrewsii
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Salvia apiana
white sage
Acacia baileyana
Cootamundra wattle
Melilotus albus
white melilot
Lupinus truncatus
Lupinus bicolor
miniature lupine
Phacelia ramosissima
branched phacelia
Euclidia ardita
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Santa Barbara County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Vandenberg Village. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Vandenberg Villagewithin Santa Barbara County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.