Mountain Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Mountain Lake ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in san francisco city and county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Francisco nearby has 40% more documented species, Mountain Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 21 san francisco city and county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Fulica americana
American Coot
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Actinemys marmorata
western pond turtle
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Gasterosteus aculeatus
three-spined stickleback
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Ameiurus melas
black bullhead
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Procambarus clarkii
red swamp crawfish
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Lophocampa maculata
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Francisco City And County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Mountain Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mountain Lakewithin San Francisco City And County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.