Santee Lake #3
Ecosystem Overview
The Santee Lake #3 ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 87% more documented species, Santee Lake #3 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #46 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 48th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Fulica americana
American Coot
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Cipangopaludina chinensis
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Regional Wildlife Network
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