Horseshoe Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Horseshoe Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in san mateo county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Mateo County nearby has 78% more documented species, Horseshoe Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 28 san mateo county County natural areas, placing it in the 32th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Libellula forensis
Eight-spotted Skimmer
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Sympetrum illotum
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Sylvilagus bachmani
Brush Rabbit
Polystichum munitum
western sword fern
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Oregon Pine
Geranium dissectum
Cutleaf geranium
Aquilegia formosa
western columbine
Psilocarphus tenellus
slender woollyheads
Acer macrophyllum
Big-Leaf Maple
Lobaria pulmonaria
Lungwort
Persicaria punctata
dotted smartweed
Claytonia perfoliata
Epilobium ciliatum
american willowherb
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Horseshoe Lakewithin San Mateo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.