A12
Ecosystem Overview
The A12 ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara 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 José nearby has 78% more documented species, A12 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Magallana gigas
Pacific oyster
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
Littorina littorea
Common periwinkle
Ilyanassa obsoleta
Eastern Mudsnail
Larus californicus
California Gull
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Frankenia salina
Alkali seaheath
Barnea subtruncata
Larus hyperboreus
Glaucous Gull
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum
Slenderleaf iceplant
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Tetragonia tetragonoides
wild spinach
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
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