Bon Tempe Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Bon Tempe Lake ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in marin county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marin County nearby has 66% more documented species, Bon Tempe Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 31 marin 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 34 total documented species.
Mergus merganser
goosander
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Corallorhiza striata
Hooded Coralroot
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Batrachoseps attenuatus
California Slender Salamander
Lontra canadensis
River Otter
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Graptemys ouachitensis
Ouachita Map Turtle
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Sitta canadensis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Pleurotus ostreatus
Oyster Mushroom
Sequoia sempervirens
coast redwood
Sparaxis tricolor
Wandflower
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bon Tempe Lakewithin Marin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.