San José
Ecosystem Overview
The San José ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Silybum marianum
Gundagai Thistle
Oxalis pes-caprae
Bermuda buttercup
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Toxicodendron diversilobum
poison oak
Baccharis pilularis
coyotebrush
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Marrubium vulgare
white horehound
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Lysimachia arvensis
Poor Man'S Weatherglass
Artemisia californica
California sagebrush
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
soap-plant
Umbellularia californica
Bay Laurel
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Sambucus cerulea
blue elder
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Regional Wildlife Network
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