Emerald Lake Hills
Ecosystem Overview
The Emerald Lake Hills ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in san mateo 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 #5 for species diversity among 28 san mateo county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sanicula crassicaulis
western snakeroot
Claytonia perfoliata
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Umbellularia californica
Bay Laurel
Wyethia glabra
Diplacus aurantiacus
orange bush monkey-flower
Ribes californicum
Calochortus albus
fairy-lantern
Sisyrinchium bellum
Toxicodendron diversilobum
poison oak
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
soap-plant
Bellis perennis
daisy
Leucojum aestivum
Summer snowflake
Pentagramma triangularis
goldenback fern
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
Dipterostemon capitatus
Omphalotus olivascens
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Artemisia douglasiana
Douglas' wormwood
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Emerald Lake Hillswithin San Mateo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.