Loveland Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Loveland Reservoir ecosystem supports 52 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 48% more documented species, Loveland Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 89 San Diego County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 89 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. San Diego

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Very Common3 obs.

Erythranthe guttata

yellow monkeyflower

Very Common3 obs.

Malacothamnus densiflorus

yellow-stem bush-mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera elata

Hooker's evening-primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Heterotheca grandiflora

Telegraphweed

Common2 obs.

Dimorphotheca sinuata

Glandular cape marigold

Common2 obs.

Crocanthemum scoparium

broom-rose

Common2 obs.

Crotalus ruber

Red Diamond Rattlesnake

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Cyperus eragrostis

Pale galingale, Tall flatsedge

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-48% vs. current

San Diego County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-48% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-48% vs. current

Oceanside

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-48% vs. current

Escondido

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

Chula Vista

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

San Marcos

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-48% vs. current

Coronado

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% 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

-48%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-48% vs. current

San Diego County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-48% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-48% vs. current

Oceanside

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-48% vs. current

Escondido

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

Chula Vista

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

San Marcos

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-48% vs. current

Coronado

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 89 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. San Diego

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Very Common3 obs.

Erythranthe guttata

yellow monkeyflower

Very Common3 obs.

Malacothamnus densiflorus

yellow-stem bush-mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera elata

Hooker's evening-primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Heterotheca grandiflora

Telegraphweed

Common2 obs.

Dimorphotheca sinuata

Glandular cape marigold

Common2 obs.

Crocanthemum scoparium

broom-rose

Common2 obs.

Crotalus ruber

Red Diamond Rattlesnake

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Cyperus eragrostis

Pale galingale, Tall flatsedge

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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