Pond Sf2
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond Sf2 ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 19 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 76% more documented species, Pond Sf2 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 28 san mateo county County natural areas, placing it in the 36th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Haematopus bachmani
Black Oystercatcher
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
Myliobatis californica
Bat ray
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
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Regional Wildlife Network
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