Alamitos Ponds
Ecosystem Overview
The Alamitos Ponds ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 46% more documented species, Alamitos Ponds offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Mergus merganser
goosander
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bombus melanopygus
Black Tail Bumble Bee
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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