Stockton
Ecosystem Overview
The Stockton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in san joaquin county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 15 san joaquin county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Alopecosa kochi
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Procambarus clarkii
red swamp crawfish
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Murgantia histrionica
Junonia grisea
Dysdera crocata
Dysderid Spider
Plestiodon gilberti
Gilbert's Skink
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Burnsius communis
Common Checkered-Skipper
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Anaxyrus boreas
Western Toad
Kukulcania geophila
Pieris rapae
small white
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Joaquin County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Stockton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Stocktonwithin San Joaquin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.