Famosa Slough
Ecosystem Overview
The Famosa Slough ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 51% more documented species, Famosa Slough offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Fulica americana
American Coot
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Numenius phaeopus
whimbrel
Egretta rufescens
Reddish Egret
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Selasphorus sasin
Allen's Hummingbird
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
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Regional Wildlife Network
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