Buckeye

Ecosystem Overview

The Buckeye ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Maricopa County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scottsdale nearby has 7% more documented species, Buckeye offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 24 Maricopa County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 24 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsdale

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common66 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common22 obs.

Olneya tesota

Green Ironwood Comítin

Very Common6 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Very Common4 obs.

Malva parviflora

least mallow

Very Common4 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Common4 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common4 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common3 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia deltoidea

Common3 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus magister

Barred Spiny Lizard [transversus]

Occasional2 obs.

Ammospermophilus harrisii

Harris's Antelope Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Cochemiea grahamii

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia salsola

burrobush

Occasional2 obs.

Atriplex lentiformis

Big saltbush

Rare2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Rare2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maricopa County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-7% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-7% vs. current

Paradise Valley

Importance: 0.36

34 species

+174% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-7% vs. current

Phoenix

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-7% vs. current

Tempe

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-7% vs. current

Goodyear

Importance: 0.35

69 species

+35% vs. current

Bartlett Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+191% 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

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maricopa County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-7% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-7% vs. current

Paradise Valley

Importance: 0.36

34 species

+174% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-7% vs. current

Phoenix

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-7% vs. current

Tempe

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-7% vs. current

Goodyear

Importance: 0.35

69 species

+35% vs. current

Bartlett Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+191% 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 24 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsdale

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common66 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common22 obs.

Olneya tesota

Green Ironwood Comítin

Very Common6 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Very Common4 obs.

Malva parviflora

least mallow

Very Common4 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Common4 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common4 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common3 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia deltoidea

Common3 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus magister

Barred Spiny Lizard [transversus]

Occasional2 obs.

Ammospermophilus harrisii

Harris's Antelope Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Cochemiea grahamii

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia salsola

burrobush

Occasional2 obs.

Atriplex lentiformis

Big saltbush

Rare2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Rare2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare2 obs.

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