Maricich Lagoon
Ecosystem Overview
The Maricich Lagoon ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 45% more documented species, Maricich Lagoon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
Anax junius
Green Darner
Sympetrum illotum
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Taricha granulosa
Rough-skinned Newt
Icaricia acmon
Acmon Blue
Ischnura perparva
Western Forktail
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Sympetrum corruptum
Variegated Meadowhawk
Taricha torosa
California Newt
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Junonia grisea
Lestes congener
Spotted Spreadwing
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Mentha pulegium
penny-royal
Azolla filiculoides
water fern
Rhionaeschna multicolor
Blue-eyed Darner
Ischnura cervula
Pacific Forktail
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Regional Wildlife Network
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