La Paz County

Ecosystem Overview

The La Paz County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in La Paz 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 Cowbell Lake, La Paz County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 La Paz 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. Cowbell Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common362 obs.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common163 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common33 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Very Common29 obs.

Olneya tesota

Green Ironwood Comítin

Very Common28 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common24 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Common19 obs.

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Common17 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Common15 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Common11 obs.

Euphorbia polycarpa

Common10 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Occasional9 obs.

Chorizanthe rigida

Occasional8 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional7 obs.

Geraea canescens

desert-gold

Occasional7 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional7 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare6 obs.

Phacelia crenulata

Rare6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in La Paz County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Parker

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Salome

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Wenden

Importance: 0.24

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 La Paz County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in La Paz County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Parker

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Salome

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Wenden

Importance: 0.24

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. Cowbell Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common362 obs.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common163 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common33 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Very Common29 obs.

Olneya tesota

Green Ironwood Comítin

Very Common28 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common24 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Common19 obs.

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Common17 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Common15 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Common11 obs.

Euphorbia polycarpa

Common10 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Occasional9 obs.

Chorizanthe rigida

Occasional8 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional7 obs.

Geraea canescens

desert-gold

Occasional7 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional7 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare6 obs.

Phacelia crenulata

Rare6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare6 obs.

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