Los Altos
Ecosystem Overview
The Los Altos ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara 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 #6 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Cotula australis
Australian waterbuttons
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Shepherd's purse
Vinca major
Bigleaf periwinkle
Euphorbia peplus
petty spurge
Centranthus ruber
Red Valerian
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Prunus ilicifolia
Hollyleaf Cherry
Oxalis pes-caprae
Bermuda buttercup
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
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Regional Wildlife Network
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