Almaden Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Almaden Reservoir ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara 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 José nearby has 81% more documented species, Almaden Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Marsilea vestita
hooked-pepperwort
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Zannichellia palustris
Horned Pondweed
Ceratophyllum demersum
rigid hornwort
Ranunculus trichophyllus
Whitewater Crowfoot
Echinodorus berteroi
Rhionaeschna californica
California Darner
Anaxyrus boreas
Western Toad
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
Fulica americana
American Coot
Paspalum distichum
Knotgrass
Datura stramonium
thorn-apple
Calibrachoa parviflora
Seaside petunia
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Gnaphalium palustre
western marsh cudweed
Cyperus erythrorhizos
red-root flat sedge
Crassula aquatica
Water Pygmyweed
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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