Abbotts Lagoon

Ecosystem Overview

The Abbotts Lagoon ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Marin 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 #12 for species diversity among 31 Marin County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 31 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Marin County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common16 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common12 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common12 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Very Common9 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common8 obs.

Cotula coronopifolia

buttonweed

Common8 obs.

Calidris mauri

Western Sandpiper

Common8 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Common7 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common7 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked phalarope

Common7 obs.

Trifolium wormskioldii

cow clover

Common7 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional7 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional4 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional4 obs.

Cakile maritima

sea rocket

Occasional4 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Occasional4 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare4 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Rare4 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marin County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Marin County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

San Rafael

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Novato

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Sausalito

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Mill Valley

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Larkspur

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

San Anselmo

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Tiburon

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% 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 Marin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marin County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Marin County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

San Rafael

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Novato

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Sausalito

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Mill Valley

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Larkspur

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

San Anselmo

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Tiburon

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 31 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Marin County

0% species diversity

Semipalmated Plover

Rare4 obs.

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