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Sindicich Lagoon 2

Ecosystem Overview

The Sindicich Lagoon 2 ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 77% more documented species, Sindicich Lagoon 2 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 47th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

23
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
23
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
11
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#24
Regional Rank
Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#24 of 45 locations
47th percentile for diversity
vs. Contra Costa County
-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Actinemys marmorata

Actinemys marmorata

western pond turtle

Very Common8 obs.
Sialia mexicana

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.
Mareca strepera

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common3 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.
Ischnura perparva

Ischnura perparva

Western Forktail

Common1 obs.
Euchloe ausonides

Euchloe ausonides

Large Marble

Common1 obs.
Gambusia affinis

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Common1 obs.
Pseudacris regilla

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common1 obs.
Taricha torosa

Taricha torosa

California Newt

Occasional1 obs.
Chondestes grammacus

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.
Azolla filiculoides

Azolla filiculoides

water fern

Occasional1 obs.
Cotula coronopifolia

Cotula coronopifolia

buttonweed

Occasional1 obs.
Plathemis lydia

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.
Canis latrans

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional1 obs.
Passerculus sandwichensis

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare1 obs.
Ludwigia peploides

Ludwigia peploides

Water primrose

Rare1 obs.
Setophaga coronata

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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