San Pablo
Ecosystem Overview
The San Pablo ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 81% more documented species, San Pablo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 45 contra costa 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 19 total documented species.
Papilio zelicaon
Western Swallowtail
Batrachoseps attenuatus
California Slender Salamander
Elgaria multicarinata
Southern Alligator Lizard
Sphyrapicus ruber
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Thryomanes bewickii
Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)
Rubus ursinus
California blackberry
Rubus ulmifolius
Elmleaf blackberry
Foeniculum vulgare
Sweet fennel
Frangula californica
California buckthorn
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Scrophularia californica
California figwort
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Festuca microstachys
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
Umbellularia californica
Bay Laurel
Epipactis helleborine
broad-leaved helleborine
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement San Pablowithin Contra Costa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.