Kumeyaay Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Kumeyaay Lake ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in San Diego County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 47% more documented species, Kumeyaay Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 89 San Diego County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 89 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. San Diego

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common19 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common14 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common13 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common6 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common4 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common3 obs.

Selasphorus sasin

Allen's Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Helminthotheca echioides

Ox tongue

Occasional2 obs.

Cotula coronopifolia

buttonweed

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-47% vs. current

San Diego County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-47% vs. current

Oceanside

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-47% vs. current

Escondido

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-47% vs. current

Chula Vista

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-47% vs. current

San Marcos

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-47% vs. current

Coronado

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-47% 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

-47%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-47% vs. current

San Diego County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-47% vs. current

Oceanside

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-47% vs. current

Escondido

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-47% vs. current

Chula Vista

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-47% vs. current

San Marcos

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-47% vs. current

Coronado

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-47% 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 89 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. San Diego

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common19 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common14 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common13 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common6 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common4 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common3 obs.

Selasphorus sasin

Allen's Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Helminthotheca echioides

Ox tongue

Occasional2 obs.

Cotula coronopifolia

buttonweed

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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