Chandler

Ecosystem Overview

The Chandler ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Arizona, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arizona nearby has 17% more documented species, Chandler offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #39 for species diversity among 245 Arizona natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 245 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 245 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Arizona

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Very Common34 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Polygyra cereolus

Very Common4 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common4 obs.

Polioptila melanura

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

Very Common3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common3 obs.

Dodonaea viscosa

Purple Hop-Bush

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common2 obs.

Copestylum isabellina

Occasional2 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Occasional2 obs.

Cyrtopodion scabrum

Rough-tailed gecko

Occasional2 obs.

Planorbella duryi

seminole rams-horn

Occasional2 obs.

Justicia californica

chuparosa-honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

herb-of-grace

Occasional2 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Rare2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Arizona

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-17% vs. current

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-17% vs. current

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-17% vs. current

Flagstaff

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-17% vs. current

Yuma

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-17% vs. current

Sedona

Importance: 0.43

19 species

+337% vs. current

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-17% 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 Arizona.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Arizona

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-17% vs. current

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-17% vs. current

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-17% vs. current

Flagstaff

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-17% vs. current

Yuma

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-17% vs. current

Sedona

Importance: 0.43

19 species

+337% vs. current

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-17% 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 245 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 245 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Arizona

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Very Common34 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Polygyra cereolus

Very Common4 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common4 obs.

Polioptila melanura

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

Very Common3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common3 obs.

Dodonaea viscosa

Purple Hop-Bush

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common2 obs.

Copestylum isabellina

Occasional2 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Occasional2 obs.

Cyrtopodion scabrum

Rough-tailed gecko

Occasional2 obs.

Planorbella duryi

seminole rams-horn

Occasional2 obs.

Justicia californica

chuparosa-honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

herb-of-grace

Occasional2 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Rare2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

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