Lake Merritt
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Merritt ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in alameda 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 #1 for species diversity among 33 alameda county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Fulica americana
American Coot
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Haloa japonica
Larus glaucescens
Glaucous-winged Gull
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Aythya fuligula
tufted duck
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Merrittwithin Alameda County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.