Lake Hodges

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Hodges ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in San Diego County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 41% more documented species, Lake Hodges offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 89 San Diego County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 89 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. San Diego

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common9 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common6 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common3 obs.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Aeronautes saxatalis

White-throated Swift

Occasional2 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus orcutti

Granite Spiny Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare1 obs.

Spilogale gracilis

Western Spotted Skunk

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Diego County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-41% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-41% vs. current

Oceanside

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-41% vs. current

Escondido

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-41% vs. current

Chula Vista

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Marcos

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% vs. current

Coronado

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-41% 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 Diego County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Diego County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-41% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-41% vs. current

Oceanside

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-41% vs. current

Escondido

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-41% vs. current

Chula Vista

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Marcos

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% vs. current

Coronado

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-41% 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 89 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. San Diego

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common9 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common6 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common3 obs.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Aeronautes saxatalis

White-throated Swift

Occasional2 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus orcutti

Granite Spiny Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare1 obs.

Spilogale gracilis

Western Spotted Skunk

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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