Casa Grande

Ecosystem Overview

The Casa Grande ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Pinal County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pinal County nearby has 72% more documented species, Casa Grande offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 Pinal County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinal County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common19 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common7 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common5 obs.

Oncosiphon pilulifer

Very Common4 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Brassica tournefortii

Asian mustard

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Common2 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Occasional1 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum deflexum

skeleton-weed

Occasional1 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Occasional1 obs.

Phacelia crenulata

Occasional1 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Rare1 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Rare1 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinal County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinal County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Eloy

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+33% vs. current

Maricopa

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+833% vs. current

Oracle State Park

Importance: 0.35

75 species

-63% vs. current

Ayer Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+460% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.34

23 species

+22% vs. current

Superior

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+600% 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 Pinal County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinal County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinal County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Eloy

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+33% vs. current

Maricopa

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+833% vs. current

Oracle State Park

Importance: 0.35

75 species

-63% vs. current

Ayer Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+460% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.34

23 species

+22% vs. current

Superior

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+600% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinal County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common19 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common7 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common5 obs.

Oncosiphon pilulifer

Very Common4 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Brassica tournefortii

Asian mustard

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Common2 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Occasional1 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum deflexum

skeleton-weed

Occasional1 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Occasional1 obs.

Phacelia crenulata

Occasional1 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Rare1 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Rare1 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Rare1 obs.

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