Lake Hodges
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Hodges ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 41% more documented species, Lake Hodges offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Elanus leucurus
White-tailed Kite
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Aeronautes saxatalis
White-throated Swift
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sceloporus orcutti
Granite Spiny Lizard
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Spilogale gracilis
Western Spotted Skunk
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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