Phoenix Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Phoenix Lake ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in marin county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marin County nearby has 73% more documented species, Phoenix Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 31 marin county County natural areas, placing it in the 35th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Nymphalis antiopa
camberwell beauty
Tachycineta thalassina
Violet-green Swallow
Ischnura cervula
Pacific Forktail
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Uresiphita reversalis
Boisea rubrolineata
Actinemys marmorata
western pond turtle
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Tremellodendropsis tuberosa
Ashen Coral
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Cardamine californica
Hypochaeris radicata
Flat Weed
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Phoenix Lakewithin Marin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.