Sweetwater Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Sweetwater Reservoir ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 68% more documented species, Sweetwater Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Cicindela oregona
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Fulica americana
American Coot
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Elanus leucurus
White-tailed Kite
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Corvus corax
common raven
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Verbena bracteata
Prostrate Verbena
Calibrachoa parviflora
Seaside petunia
Helminthotheca echioides
Ox tongue
Asclepias curassavica
Bloodflower
Gomphocarpus physocarpus
Balloon cotton bush
Epilobium densiflorum
dense-flowered willowherb
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Regional Wildlife Network
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