Wildlife
Amphibians:
- California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense): During the winter, the lake is the breeding ground for a population of California tiger salamanders, which are classified as vulnerable by the IUCN. However, the Lagunita population is believed to be at greater risk because individuals are frequently killed on nearby Junipero Serra Boulevard during their migrations to and from the lake. As a result, a $100,000 system of migration tunnels was placed underground in 2001.
- Western toad (Bufo boreas)
- Pacific chorus frog (Pseudacris regilla)
Birds:
- Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
- Great blue heron (Ardea herodias)
- Great egret (Ardea alba)
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