Paradise Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Paradise Valley ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 32 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 66% more documented species, Paradise Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 24 Maricopa County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 24 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsdale

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Very Common4 obs.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common4 obs.

Sauromalus ater

Northern chuckwalla

Very Common3 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Very Common3 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common2 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Common2 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Common2 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Tadarida brasiliensis

Brazilian Free-tailed Bat

Occasional1 obs.

Ammospermophilus harrisii

Harris's Antelope Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Notholaena standleyi

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Rare1 obs.

Sphaeralcea hastulata

Rare1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maricopa County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-66% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-66% vs. current

Phoenix

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-66% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-66% vs. current

Tempe

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-66% vs. current

Goodyear

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-51% vs. current

Bartlett Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+6% vs. current

Avondale

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+10% 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

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maricopa County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-66% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-66% vs. current

Phoenix

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-66% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-66% vs. current

Tempe

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-66% vs. current

Goodyear

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-51% vs. current

Bartlett Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+6% vs. current

Avondale

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+10% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 24 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsdale

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Very Common4 obs.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common4 obs.

Sauromalus ater

Northern chuckwalla

Very Common3 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Very Common3 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common2 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Common2 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Common2 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Tadarida brasiliensis

Brazilian Free-tailed Bat

Occasional1 obs.

Ammospermophilus harrisii

Harris's Antelope Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Notholaena standleyi

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Rare1 obs.

Sphaeralcea hastulata

Rare1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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