Graham County

Ecosystem Overview

The Graham County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Graham 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 Safford, Graham County hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Graham County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Safford

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common523 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common197 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common131 obs.

Cochemiea grahamii

Very Common48 obs.

Agave palmeri

Palmer agave

Very Common42 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

cowtongue prickly-pear

Common41 obs.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Common38 obs.

Dasylirion wheeleri

Common37 obs.

Grusonia emoryi

Peeble's cholla

Common35 obs.

Nolina microcarpa

bear-grass

Common30 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common29 obs.

Echinocereus ledingii

Leding's hedgehog cactus

Occasional26 obs.

Sceloporus jarrovii

Mountain Spiny Lizard

Occasional19 obs.

Platanus wrightii

Arizona Sycamore

Occasional19 obs.

Arctostaphylos pungens

point-leaf manzanita

Occasional18 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional17 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional16 obs.

Quercus emoryi

Emory oak

Rare14 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Rare12 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Graham County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Safford

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Thatcher

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Swift Trail Junction

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% vs. current

Dankworth Pond

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% vs. current

Dry Lake Stock Tank

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Roper Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 Graham County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Graham County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Safford

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Thatcher

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Swift Trail Junction

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% vs. current

Dankworth Pond

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% vs. current

Dry Lake Stock Tank

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Roper Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Safford

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common523 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common197 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common131 obs.

Cochemiea grahamii

Very Common48 obs.

Agave palmeri

Palmer agave

Very Common42 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

cowtongue prickly-pear

Common41 obs.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Common38 obs.

Dasylirion wheeleri

Common37 obs.

Grusonia emoryi

Peeble's cholla

Common35 obs.

Nolina microcarpa

bear-grass

Common30 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common29 obs.

Echinocereus ledingii

Leding's hedgehog cactus

Occasional26 obs.

Sceloporus jarrovii

Mountain Spiny Lizard

Occasional19 obs.

Platanus wrightii

Arizona Sycamore

Occasional19 obs.

Arctostaphylos pungens

point-leaf manzanita

Occasional18 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional17 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional16 obs.

Quercus emoryi

Emory oak

Rare14 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Rare12 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Rare11 obs.

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