
Mission Blue Butterfly
The endangered mission blue butterfly is native to California grasslands.

Bees
Bay Area Parks are home to a wide variety of different bee species.

Freshwater Shrimp
The rare California freshwater shrimp is endemic to Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties.

Black Abalone
Endangered black abalone can be found in the rocky intertidal habits of the Golden Gate and Point Reyes.
Blog
See below for the latest on invertebrates from the Bay Area Nature & Science Blog.
Last updated: April 8, 2021