Jackson Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Jackson Lake ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 80% more documented species, Jackson Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #52 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Vespula pensylvanica
Rhionaeschna multicolor
Blue-eyed Darner
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Sympetrum illotum
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Erythemis collocata
Western Pondhawk
Spilomyia interrupta
Poecile gambeli
Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Verbena lasiostachys
vervain
Penstemon rostriflorus
Bridges's penstemon
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Pinus coulteri
big-cone pine
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Junonia grisea
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Regional Wildlife Network
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