Goodyear

Ecosystem Overview

The Goodyear ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Maricopa County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scottsdale nearby has 31% more documented species, Goodyear offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 24 Maricopa County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 24 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsdale

-31% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Oncosiphon pilulifer

Very Common12 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common10 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Very Common5 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Common4 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common3 obs.

Xerospermophilus tereticaudus

Round-tailed Ground Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Cochemiea grahamii

Common3 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia deltoidea

Occasional3 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Occasional2 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudomyrmex pallidus

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoponera punctatissima

Pantropical mini-ponerine ant

Rare1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex maricopa

Maricopa harvester ant

Rare1 obs.

Strumigenys mixta

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maricopa County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-31% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-31% vs. current

Paradise Valley

Importance: 0.36

34 species

+103% vs. current

Tempe

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-31% vs. current

Phoenix

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-31% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-31% vs. current

Bartlett Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+116% vs. current

Avondale

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+123% 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

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maricopa County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-31% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-31% vs. current

Paradise Valley

Importance: 0.36

34 species

+103% vs. current

Tempe

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-31% vs. current

Phoenix

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-31% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-31% vs. current

Bartlett Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+116% vs. current

Avondale

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+123% 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 24 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsdale

-31% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Oncosiphon pilulifer

Very Common12 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common10 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Very Common5 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Common4 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common3 obs.

Xerospermophilus tereticaudus

Round-tailed Ground Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Cochemiea grahamii

Common3 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia deltoidea

Occasional3 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Occasional2 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudomyrmex pallidus

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoponera punctatissima

Pantropical mini-ponerine ant

Rare1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex maricopa

Maricopa harvester ant

Rare1 obs.

Strumigenys mixta

Rare1 obs.

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