Stafford Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Stafford Lake ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in marin county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marin County nearby has 90% more documented species, Stafford Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 31 marin county County natural areas, placing it in the 29th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Sympetrum illotum
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Laccaria laccata
Deceiver
Eragrostis hypnoides
Teal Lovegrass
Xanthium spinosum
Spiny Cocklebur
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Potamogeton crispus
curled pondweed
Echinodorus berteroi
Persicaria amphibia
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Tharsalea helloides
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Stafford Lakewithin Marin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.