Frog Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Frog Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 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, Frog Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #44 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 54th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Ischnura perparva
Western Forktail
Libellula forensis
Eight-spotted Skimmer
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Sympetrum illotum
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Erythemis collocata
Western Pondhawk
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
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Regional Wildlife Network
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