Stevens Creek Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Stevens Creek Reservoir ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 83% more documented species, Stevens Creek Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #35 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.
Eclipta prostrata
False daisy
Juncus bolanderi
Bolander's rush
Calibrachoa parviflora
Seaside petunia
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Juncus pallidus
Pale rush
Datisca glomerata
Durango-root
Stachys pycnantha
Pseudognaphalium beneolens
Artemisia biennis
biennial wormwood
Erythranthe cardinalis
scarlet monkey-flower
Argia vivida
Vivid Dancer
Amaranthus californicus
California amaranth
Gnaphalium palustre
western marsh cudweed
Cyperus erythrorhizos
red-root flat sedge
Junonia grisea
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Regional Wildlife Network
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