Lake Lagunitas
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Lagunitas ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in marin 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 Marin County nearby has 61% more documented species, Lake Lagunitas offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 31 marin county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Mergus merganser
goosander
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Actinemys marmorata
western pond turtle
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Lontra canadensis
River Otter
Poecile rufescens
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Catharus guttatus
Hermit Thrush
Thryomanes bewickii
Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Pseudemys concinna
River Cooter
Junonia grisea
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Sitta canadensis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Lagunitaswithin Marin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.