Gila County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gila County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Gila 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 Globe, Gila County hosts 426% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Gila County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Globe

+426% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common79 obs.

Canotia holacantha

Crucifixion thorns

Very Common39 obs.

Dasylirion wheeleri

Very Common22 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common18 obs.

Platanus wrightii

Arizona Sycamore

Very Common16 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Common15 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common14 obs.

Echinocereus bakeri

Common14 obs.

Arctostaphylos pungens

point-leaf manzanita

Common13 obs.

Quercus turbinella

Sonoran scrub oak

Common13 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common12 obs.

Argia lugens

Sooty Dancer

Occasional12 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Occasional11 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Occasional11 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Occasional10 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Occasional10 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional10 obs.

Rhus ovata

sugarbush

Rare9 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Rare9 obs.

Quercus emoryi

Emory oak

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Gila County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Globe

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+426% vs. current

Payson

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Tonto Basin

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% vs. current

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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 Gila County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Gila County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Globe

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+426% vs. current

Payson

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Tonto Basin

Importance: 0.26

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Globe

+426% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common79 obs.

Canotia holacantha

Crucifixion thorns

Very Common39 obs.

Dasylirion wheeleri

Very Common22 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common18 obs.

Platanus wrightii

Arizona Sycamore

Very Common16 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Common15 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common14 obs.

Echinocereus bakeri

Common14 obs.

Arctostaphylos pungens

point-leaf manzanita

Common13 obs.

Quercus turbinella

Sonoran scrub oak

Common13 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common12 obs.

Argia lugens

Sooty Dancer

Occasional12 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Occasional11 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Occasional11 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Occasional10 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Occasional10 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional10 obs.

Rhus ovata

sugarbush

Rare9 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Rare9 obs.

Quercus emoryi

Emory oak

Rare9 obs.

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