Show Low

Ecosystem Overview

The Show Low ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Navajo County, Arizona, 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 Navajo County nearby has 87% more documented species, Show Low offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 Navajo County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Navajo County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Macrodactylus uniformis

Very Common2 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Arctostaphylos pungens

point-leaf manzanita

Common1 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Golden Coreopsis

Common1 obs.

Sciurus aberti

Abert's Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Common1 obs.

Suillus kaibabensis

Common1 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Navajo County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Navajo County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Holbrook

Importance: 0.38

14 species

-7% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.37

38 species

-66% vs. current

Shonto

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Oljato-monument Valley

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% vs. current

Woodland Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+225% vs. current

Fools Hollow Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+225% vs. current

Heber-overgaard

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+117% 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 Navajo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Navajo County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Navajo County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Holbrook

Importance: 0.38

14 species

-7% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.37

38 species

-66% vs. current

Shonto

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Oljato-monument Valley

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% vs. current

Woodland Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+225% vs. current

Fools Hollow Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+225% vs. current

Heber-overgaard

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+117% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Navajo County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Macrodactylus uniformis

Very Common2 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Arctostaphylos pungens

point-leaf manzanita

Common1 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Golden Coreopsis

Common1 obs.

Sciurus aberti

Abert's Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Common1 obs.

Suillus kaibabensis

Common1 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Occasional1 obs.

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