Guadalupe Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Guadalupe Reservoir ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 92% more documented species, Guadalupe Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #55 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.
Sphaerophoria sulphuripes
Anaxyrus boreas
Western Toad
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Larus californicus
California Gull
Zannichellia palustris
Horned Pondweed
Calibrachoa parviflora
Seaside petunia
Malvella leprosa
ivy-leaf-sida
Mergus merganser
goosander
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Guadalupe Reservoirwithin Santa Clara County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.