Sausal Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Sausal Pond ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in san mateo county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Mateo County nearby has 83% more documented species, Sausal Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 28 san mateo county County natural areas, placing it in the 29th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Passerella iliaca
Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Galium murale
Yellow wall bedstraw
Mentha pulegium
penny-royal
Soliva sessilis
Field burrweed
Psilocarphus tenellus
slender woollyheads
Typha angustifolia
lesser bulrush
Butorides virescens
green heron
Vireo huttoni
Hutton's Vireo
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Regional Wildlife Network
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