Arastradero Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Arastradero Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 88% more documented species, Arastradero Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Sanicula crassicaulis
western snakeroot
Elymus glaucus
blue wildrye
Persicaria amphibia
Stuckenia pectinata
Comb Pondweed
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Regional Wildlife Network
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