San Mateo
Ecosystem Overview
The San Mateo ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 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 #9 for species diversity among 28 san mateo county County natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Ruditapes philippinarum
Japanese littleneck
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Fulica americana
American Coot
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Artemisia californica
California sagebrush
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement San Mateowithin San Mateo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.