Santee Lake #4
Ecosystem Overview
The Santee Lake #4 ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 65% more documented species, Santee Lake #4 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Fulica americana
American Coot
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
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Regional Wildlife Network
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