Santa Rosa
Ecosystem Overview
The Santa Rosa ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in sonoma 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 #10 for species diversity among 41 sonoma county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Tharsalea helloides
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Batrachoseps attenuatus
California Slender Salamander
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Papilio zelicaon
Western Swallowtail
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Junonia grisea
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Lon melane
Umber Skipper
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sonoma County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Santa Rosa. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Santa Rosawithin Sonoma County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.