Refugio Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Refugio Lake ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 94% more documented species, Refugio Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 20th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Epilobium ciliatum
american willowherb
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Refugio Lakewithin Contra Costa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.