Santee Lake #2
Ecosystem Overview
The Santee Lake #2 ecosystem supports 18 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 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 82% more documented species, Santee Lake #2 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #41 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 54th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Aythya americana
Redhead
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Stuckenia pectinata
Comb Pondweed
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Butorides virescens
green heron
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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