Lake Natoma
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Natoma ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in sacramento county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sacramento County nearby has 79% more documented species, Lake Natoma offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 20 sacramento county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Bucephala islandica
Barrow's goldeneye
Mergus merganser
goosander
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Sympetrum corruptum
Variegated Meadowhawk
Metaphidippus manni
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Falco peregrinus
peregrine falcon
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Clangula hyemalis
long-tailed duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Quercus wislizeni
Interior Live Oak
Eschscholzia caespitosa
tufted California-poppy
Dudleya cymosa
canyon dudleya
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Iris pseudacorus
yellow flag, yellow iris
Madia elegans
Ardea alba
Great Egret
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sacramento County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Natoma. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Natomawithin Sacramento County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.