Avondale

Ecosystem Overview

The Avondale ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Maricopa County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scottsdale nearby has 69% more documented species, Avondale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 24 Maricopa County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 24 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsdale

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Oreochromis niloticus

Nile tilapia

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Very Common2 obs.

Coptodon zillii

Redbelly tilapia

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Salix gooddingii

Gooding's black willow

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Oncosiphon pilulifer

Common2 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Common1 obs.

Opsius stactogalus

Leafhopper

Common1 obs.

Arctosa littoralis

Shoreline Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.

Olios giganteus

Occasional1 obs.

Pecari tajacu

collared peccary

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Tiquilia plicata

fan-leaf tiquilia

Rare1 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Rare1 obs.

Brassica tournefortii

Asian mustard

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maricopa County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-69% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-69% vs. current

Paradise Valley

Importance: 0.36

34 species

-9% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-69% vs. current

Tempe

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-69% vs. current

Phoenix

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-69% vs. current

Goodyear

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-55% vs. current

Bartlett Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-3% 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 Maricopa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maricopa County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-69% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-69% vs. current

Paradise Valley

Importance: 0.36

34 species

-9% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-69% vs. current

Tempe

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-69% vs. current

Phoenix

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-69% vs. current

Goodyear

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-55% vs. current

Bartlett Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-3% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 24 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsdale

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Oreochromis niloticus

Nile tilapia

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Very Common2 obs.

Coptodon zillii

Redbelly tilapia

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Salix gooddingii

Gooding's black willow

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Oncosiphon pilulifer

Common2 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Common1 obs.

Opsius stactogalus

Leafhopper

Common1 obs.

Arctosa littoralis

Shoreline Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.

Olios giganteus

Occasional1 obs.

Pecari tajacu

collared peccary

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Tiquilia plicata

fan-leaf tiquilia

Rare1 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Rare1 obs.

Brassica tournefortii

Asian mustard

Rare1 obs.

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