You have selected your focal species in Urban Wildlife Species Selection discussion. In order to predict how urbanization will affect your species, you need to know something about the ecology and conservation status of your species. Time to do some background research!To answer the following questions, you will need to search for credible sources of information, using Google Scholar, , or other online resources such as iNaturalist or the Encyclopedia of Life. (You can find information in other ways, but these are helpful places to get started!) Make sure that you cite all sources of information in the text of your responses and include the full citations in a literature cited section. Assignment Requirements
Species ecology For each response, you should have an in-text citation (author, year) for the source of the information.
What habitat types is this species found in? Describe the key features of these habitats
Consider common abiotic factors, such as temperature, shade, urbanization, and/or water availability. How do these abiotic factors influence the survival and reproduction of this species?
What is its role in the ecosystem? What does it feed on? Does it require trees or shrubs? Does it compete with other species? Does it have predators?
Species range and status For each response, you should have an in-text citation (author, year) for the source of the information.
What is the global distribution (species range) of your species? Is it observed worldwide or only found on certain continents?
What is the native range of this species? Is it native or introduced to southern California?
What is the conservation status of this species?
If it is native to Southern California, is it a species of conservation concern? Why or why not?
If it is introduced, how/why was it introduced and what makes the species successful outside of its native habitat?
