Antonelli Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Antonelli Pond ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in santa cruz county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Santa Cruz nearby has 61% more documented species, Antonelli Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 15 santa cruz county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Elanus leucurus
White-tailed Kite
Hydra oligactis
brown hydra
Hydra viridissima
Green Hydra
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Floscularia ringens
Philodina megalotrocha
Ischnura cervula
Pacific Forktail
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Sylvilagus bachmani
Brush Rabbit
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Larus californicus
California Gull
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Sitta pygmaea
Pygmy Nuthatch
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Santa Cruz County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Antonelli Pond. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Antonelli Pondwithin Santa Cruz County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.