Los Capitancillos Ponds
Ecosystem Overview
The Los Capitancillos Ponds ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 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 93% more documented species, Los Capitancillos Ponds offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #57 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 41th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Mergus merganser
goosander
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Los Capitancillos Pondswithin Santa Clara County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.