Capitola
Ecosystem Overview
The Capitola ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in santa cruz 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 15 santa cruz county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Calliostoma tricolor
Callianax biplicata
Leukoma staminea
Caesia fossata
Crassadoma gigantea
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Tropaeolum majus
Nasturtium
Larus heermanni
Heermann's Gull
Nassarius mendicus
Calliostoma ligatum
Tegula brunnea
Patiria miniata
Cerithideopsis californica
Mytilus californianus
common mussel
Dendraster excentricus
eccentric sand dollar sea urchin
Anthopleura elegantissima
aggregating anemone
Anthopleura sola
sun anemone
Pentidotea resecata
Pollicipes polymerus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Santa Cruz County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Capitola. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Capitolawithin Santa Cruz County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.