Lake Casitas
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Casitas ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in ventura county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oxnard nearby has 87% more documented species, Lake Casitas offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 21 ventura county County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Fulica americana
American Coot
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Glinus lotoides
Lotus sweetjuice
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
Echinodorus berteroi
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ventura County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Casitas. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Casitaswithin Ventura County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.