Almaden Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Almaden Lake ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 38% more documented species, Almaden Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.
Mergus merganser
goosander
Lythrum junceum
False Grass-poly
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Melilotus albus
white melilot
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Lysimachia arvensis
Poor Man'S Weatherglass
Tachycineta thalassina
Violet-green Swallow
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Fulica americana
American Coot
Pontia protodice
Checkered White
Ochlodes sylvanoides
Woodland Skipper
Junonia grisea
Burnsius communis
Common Checkered-Skipper
Butorides virescens
green heron
Pieris rapae
small white
Pantala flavescens
Globe Wanderer
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Regional Wildlife Network
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