Lake Chabot
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Chabot ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in alameda county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oakland nearby has 79% more documented species, Lake Chabot offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 33 alameda county County natural areas, placing it in the 39th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Fulica americana
American Coot
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Cyperus eragrostis
Pale galingale, Tall flatsedge
Helenium puberulum
rosilla
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Aeronautes saxatalis
White-throated Swift
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Baeolophus inornatus
Oak Titmouse
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Mentha pulegium
penny-royal
Dittrichia graveolens
stink aster
Helminthotheca echioides
Ox tongue
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Nebria eschscholtzii
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Chabotwithin Alameda County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.