Apache County

Ecosystem Overview

The Apache County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Apache 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. Compared to nearby Chinle, Apache County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Apache County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Chinle

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common69 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Very Common20 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common18 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common17 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Very Common17 obs.

Boletus rubriceps

Common14 obs.

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Common14 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common11 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common11 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Common11 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Common11 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Occasional11 obs.

Calochortus aureus

Occasional9 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional9 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional9 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional9 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Occasional8 obs.

Ipomopsis longiflora

Rare8 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Rare8 obs.

Lychnosea helveolaria

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Apache County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Chinle

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Luna Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shush Be Tou

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bunch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Springerville

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Eagar

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Houck

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ganado

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% 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 Apache County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Apache County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Chinle

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Luna Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shush Be Tou

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bunch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Springerville

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Eagar

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Houck

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ganado

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Chinle

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common69 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Very Common20 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common18 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common17 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Very Common17 obs.

Boletus rubriceps

Common14 obs.

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Common14 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common11 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common11 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Common11 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Common11 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Occasional11 obs.

Calochortus aureus

Occasional9 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional9 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional9 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional9 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Occasional8 obs.

Ipomopsis longiflora

Rare8 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Rare8 obs.

Lychnosea helveolaria

Rare8 obs.

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