San Carlos
Ecosystem Overview
The San Carlos ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #4 for species diversity among 28 san mateo county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Baccharis pilularis
coyotebrush
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Artemisia californica
California sagebrush
Genista monspessulana
French broom
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
soap-plant
Marah fabacea
valley manroot
Claytonia perfoliata
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Poecile rufescens
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Prunus ilicifolia
Hollyleaf Cherry
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Adiantum jordanii
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Oxalis pes-caprae
Bermuda buttercup
Leratiomyces percevalii
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement San Carloswithin San Mateo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.