Lake Henshaw
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Henshaw 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, Lake Henshaw offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #43 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Persicaria lapathifolia
Pale Smartweed
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Sonchus asper
Rough Sowthistle
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Baccharis pilularis
coyotebrush
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Lotus corniculatus
Garden bird's-foot-trefoil
Juncus bufonius
Common Toad Rush
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
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Regional Wildlife Network
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