Menlo Park
Ecosystem Overview
The Menlo Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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 #7 for species diversity among 28 san mateo county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Morone saxatilis
Rockfish
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Ilyanassa obsoleta
Eastern Mudsnail
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Salsola soda
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Baeolophus inornatus
Oak Titmouse
Otala lactea
milk snail
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Menlo Parkwithin San Mateo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.