Lake Temescal
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Temescal ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in alameda 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 Oakland nearby has 46% more documented species, Lake Temescal offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 33 alameda county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Fulica americana
American Coot
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Butorides virescens
green heron
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Physocarpus capitatus
Pacific ninebark
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Claytonia perfoliata
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Microtus californicus
California Vole
Araneus diadematus
european garden spider
Cosmopepla uhleri
Ischnura cervula
Pacific Forktail
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Temescalwithin Alameda County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.