Lake Anza
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Anza ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 66% more documented species, Lake Anza offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Sympetrum illotum
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Rhionaeschna multicolor
Blue-eyed Darner
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Lontra canadensis
River Otter
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Aquarius remigis
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Catharus guttatus
Hermit Thrush
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Anzawithin Contra Costa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.