Calero Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Calero Reservoir ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 70% more documented species, Calero Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Cipangopaludina chinensis
Procambarus clarkii
red swamp crawfish
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Melilotus indicus
snall melilot
Fulica americana
American Coot
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Mergus merganser
goosander
Otala lactea
milk snail
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Erodium botrys
Longbeak stork's bill
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Calero Reservoirwithin Santa Clara County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.