Benson

Ecosystem Overview

The Benson ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Cochise County, Arizona, 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 #3 for species diversity among 12 Cochise County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Cochise County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common384 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common370 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common182 obs.

Euphorbia hyssopifolia

Hyssopleaf sandmat

Very Common171 obs.

Euphorbia indivisa

Very Common148 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Common140 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common133 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common127 obs.

Incilius alvarius

Sonoran Desert Toad

Common106 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common104 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common102 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Occasional91 obs.

Ephedra trifurca

longleaf joint-fir

Occasional87 obs.

Amphispiza bilineata

Black-throated Sparrow

Occasional85 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional81 obs.

Euphorbia florida

Occasional81 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional71 obs.

Kallstroemia grandiflora

desert-poppy

Rare71 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare68 obs.

Agave palmeri

Palmer agave

Rare67 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cochise County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Cochise County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Sierra Vista

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Bisbee

Importance: 0.38

28 species

+257% vs. current

McNeal Playa

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Douglas

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Cattail Pond

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Green Kingfisher Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Naco

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Cochise County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cochise County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Cochise County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Sierra Vista

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Bisbee

Importance: 0.38

28 species

+257% vs. current

McNeal Playa

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Douglas

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Cattail Pond

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Green Kingfisher Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Naco

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Cochise County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common384 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common370 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common182 obs.

Euphorbia hyssopifolia

Hyssopleaf sandmat

Very Common171 obs.

Euphorbia indivisa

Very Common148 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Common140 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common133 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common127 obs.

Incilius alvarius

Sonoran Desert Toad

Common106 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common104 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common102 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Occasional91 obs.

Ephedra trifurca

longleaf joint-fir

Occasional87 obs.

Amphispiza bilineata

Black-throated Sparrow

Occasional85 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional81 obs.

Euphorbia florida

Occasional81 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional71 obs.

Kallstroemia grandiflora

desert-poppy

Rare71 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare68 obs.

Agave palmeri

Palmer agave

Rare67 obs.

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