Nicholas Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Nicholas Pond ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 64% more documented species, Nicholas Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Anthocharis sara
Sara Orangetip
Acmispon glaber
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Tramea onusta
Red Saddlebags
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Chondestes grammacus
Lark Sparrow
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Calochortus catalinae
Catalina mariposa-lily
Phacelia cicutaria
caterpillar phacelia
Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia
Ceanothus spinosus
redheart
Carduus pycnocephalus
Italian plumeless thistle
Venegasia carpesioides
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Regional Wildlife Network
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