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Locations in Ventura County, California

Species in Ventura County

Common Species in Ventura County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Paralabrax clathratus

Paralabrax clathratus

Sea bass

Very Common2,040 obs.
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Semicossyphus pulcher

California Sheephead

Very Common1,403 obs.
Embiotoca jacksoni

Embiotoca jacksoni

Black Perch

Very Common1,399 obs.
Hypsypops rubicundus

Hypsypops rubicundus

garibaldi

Very Common1,381 obs.
Halichoeres semicinctus

Halichoeres semicinctus

Rock wrasse

Common1,097 obs.
Chromis punctipinnis

Chromis punctipinnis

Blacksmith

Common979 obs.
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Oxyjulis californica

Common810 obs.
Girella nigricans

Girella nigricans

Opaleye

Common613 obs.
Pisaster ochraceus

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Occasional364 obs.
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

purple sea urchin

Occasional270 obs.
Mesocentrotus franciscanus

Mesocentrotus franciscanus

red sea urchin

Occasional266 obs.
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Apostichopus parvimensis

Warty Sea Cucumber

Occasional182 obs.
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Rhacochilus vacca

Pile Seaperch

Occasional171 obs.
Paralabrax nebulifer

Paralabrax nebulifer

Sand bass

Rare162 obs.
Larus occidentalis

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Rare156 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Ventura County

Explore 37 documented locations in Ventura County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (7 locations)

Oxnard

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Ventura County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Simi Valley

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Camarillo

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Thousand Oaks

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Ventura

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Mira Monte

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (5 locations)

San Nicolas Island

A productive wildlife area hosting 83 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

83
species

Moorpark

A productive wildlife area hosting 80 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

80
species

Ojai

A productive wildlife area hosting 79 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

79
species

Santa Paula

A productive wildlife area hosting 53 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

53
species

Port Hueneme

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

27
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (9 locations)

Lake Casitas

A specialized habitat with 13 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

13
species

Fillmore

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

Oak View

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Channel Islands Beach

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

Meiners Oaks

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Lower Rose Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Matilija Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Silvernale Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Conejo Creek North Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (16 locations)

Bard Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Hidden Pond

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Lake Piru

Explore for wildlife potential

Mirror Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Murietta Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Pirate's Cove

Explore for wildlife potential

Storm Run Off Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Twin Ponds

Explore for wildlife potential

Twin Ponds

Explore for wildlife potential

Upper Rose Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Rincon Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Camp Bartlett

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Eleanor

Near Thousand Oaks
Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Sherwood

Explore for wildlife potential

Senior Canyon Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Sinaloa Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Ventura County's natural heritage.

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