Newark
Ecosystem Overview
The Newark ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in alameda county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oakland nearby has 65% more documented species, Newark offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 33 alameda county County natural areas, placing it in the 42th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Distichlis spicata
Saltgrass
Diplacus aurantiacus
orange bush monkey-flower
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Papilio zelicaon
Western Swallowtail
Fulica americana
American Coot
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Elanus leucurus
White-tailed Kite
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Larus californicus
California Gull
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Frankenia salina
Alkali seaheath
Heliotropium curassavicum
Seaside Lavender
Foeniculum vulgare
Sweet fennel
Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum
Slenderleaf iceplant
Artemisia douglasiana
Douglas' wormwood
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Regional Wildlife Network
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