Lake Murray Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Murray Reservoir ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 10% more documented species, Lake Murray Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Fulica americana
American Coot
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Aythya americana
Redhead
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Pomacea canaliculata
Channeled applesnail
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
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Regional Wildlife Network
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