Mather Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Mather Lake ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in sacramento county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sacramento County nearby has 21% more documented species, Mather Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 20 sacramento county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Tyrannus verticalis
Western Kingbird
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Dryobates nuttallii
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Rhopalomyia californica
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Rabdophaga strobiloides
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Actinemys marmorata
western pond turtle
Gambusia affinis
Mosquito fish
Erythemis collocata
Western Pondhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sacramento County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Mather Lake. 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 Mather Lakewithin Sacramento County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.