Lafayette
Ecosystem Overview
The Lafayette ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa 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 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Baeolophus inornatus
Oak Titmouse
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Baccharis pilularis
coyotebrush
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Quercus kelloggii
California black oak
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
soap-plant
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Dryopteris arguta
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Evernia prunastri
Oak Moss
Butorides virescens
green heron
Artemisia douglasiana
Douglas' wormwood
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
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Regional Wildlife Network
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