Mosher Slough

Ecosystem Overview

The Mosher Slough ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in San Joaquin County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stockton nearby has 91% more documented species, Mosher Slough offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 15 San Joaquin County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 15 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Stockton

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common2 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common1 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Very Common1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Very Common1 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rockfish

Common1 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Joaquin County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Stockton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-91% vs. current

San Joaquin County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-91% vs. current

Tracy

Importance: 0.39

35 species

-74% vs. current

Manteca

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+350% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-90% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

58 species

-84% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+200% vs. current

San Joaquin River

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+350% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within San Joaquin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Joaquin County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Stockton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-91% vs. current

San Joaquin County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-91% vs. current

Tracy

Importance: 0.39

35 species

-74% vs. current

Manteca

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+350% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-90% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

58 species

-84% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+200% vs. current

San Joaquin River

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+350% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 15 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Stockton

-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common2 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common1 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Very Common1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Very Common1 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rockfish

Common1 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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