Mindego Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Mindego Lake ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in san mateo county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Mateo County nearby has 92% more documented species, Mindego Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 28 san mateo county County natural areas, placing it in the 18th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.
Actinemys marmorata
western pond turtle
Fulica americana
American Coot
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Mergus merganser
goosander
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mindego Lakewithin San Mateo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.