Twinponds
Ecosystem Overview
The Twinponds ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 90% more documented species, Twinponds offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 29th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Anaxyrus boreas
Western Toad
Actinemys marmorata
western pond turtle
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Twinpondswithin Contra Costa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.