Simi Valley
Ecosystem Overview
The Simi Valley ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in ventura 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 #4 for species diversity among 21 ventura county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Salvia leucophylla
purple sage
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Malacothamnus fasciculatus
chaparral-mallow
Quercus berberidifolia
California Scrub Oak
Quercus lobata
Valley Oak
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Pellaea andromedifolia
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Phacelia ramosissima
branched phacelia
Calochortus catalinae
Catalina mariposa-lily
Diplacus rutilus
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Asclepias fascicularis
Mexican milkweed
Eriophyllum confertiflorum
yellow-yarrow
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ventura County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Simi Valley. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Simi Valleywithin Ventura County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.