Flagstaff

Ecosystem Overview

The Flagstaff ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Coconino County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 35 Coconino County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 35 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Coconino County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Greater Short-horned Lizard

Very Common19 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common16 obs.

Aquilegia desertorum

Very Common15 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Very Common13 obs.

Castilleja integra

Common13 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Common12 obs.

Agave parryi

Parry's Agave

Common12 obs.

Pedicularis centranthera

pinyon-juniper lousewort

Common12 obs.

Sciurus aberti

Abert's Squirrel

Common12 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Common11 obs.

Commelina dianthifolia

Occasional11 obs.

Echinocereus bakeri

Occasional10 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional10 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional10 obs.

Geranium caespitosum

Occasional9 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Occasional9 obs.

Lithospermum multiflorum

Rare8 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Rare8 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coconino County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Crane Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Alfa Fia Tank

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Hades Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Upper Lake Mary

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Willow Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cataract Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Coconino County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coconino County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Crane Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Alfa Fia Tank

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Hades Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Upper Lake Mary

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Willow Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cataract Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 35 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Coconino County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Greater Short-horned Lizard

Very Common19 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common16 obs.

Aquilegia desertorum

Very Common15 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Very Common13 obs.

Castilleja integra

Common13 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Common12 obs.

Agave parryi

Parry's Agave

Common12 obs.

Pedicularis centranthera

pinyon-juniper lousewort

Common12 obs.

Sciurus aberti

Abert's Squirrel

Common12 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Common11 obs.

Commelina dianthifolia

Occasional11 obs.

Echinocereus bakeri

Occasional10 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional10 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional10 obs.

Geranium caespitosum

Occasional9 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Occasional9 obs.

Lithospermum multiflorum

Rare8 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Rare8 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Rare8 obs.

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