Pond 12
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond 12 ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 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 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 85% more documented species, Pond 12 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 49th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Brephidium exilis
Western pygmy blue butterfly
Gelochelidon nilotica
gull-billed tern
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Frankenia salina
Alkali seaheath
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Phalaropus lobatus
red-necked phalarope
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Glebionis coronaria
Cerithideopsis californica
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
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Regional Wildlife Network
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