Lake Miramar
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Miramar ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 78% more documented species, Lake Miramar offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 89 san diego 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 22 total documented species.
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Larus californicus
California Gull
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Pomacea canaliculata
Channeled applesnail
Fulica americana
American Coot
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya fuligula
tufted duck
Aythya americana
Redhead
Schinus terebinthifolia
Brazilian peppertree
Melanoides tuberculata
Red-rim melania
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Myriophyllum spicatum
Eurasian watermilfoil
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
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Regional Wildlife Network
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