Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Ecosystem Overview
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 84% more documented species, Agua Hedionda Lagoon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Watersipora subtorquata
Pachygrapsus crassipes
striped shore crab
Dendraster excentricus
eccentric sand dollar sea urchin
Tegula eiseni
Girella nigricans
Opaleye
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Codium fragile
Dead Man'S Fingers
Tetragonia tetragonoides
wild spinach
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Norrisia norrisii
Kyphosus azureus
Zebra-perch sea chub
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