Navajo County

Ecosystem Overview

The Navajo County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Navajo 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 Holbrook, Navajo County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Navajo County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Holbrook

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common24 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common15 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Very Common15 obs.

Arctostaphylos pungens

point-leaf manzanita

Very Common11 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Very Common9 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common9 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common8 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Common8 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Common7 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common7 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common7 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Occasional7 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional6 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional6 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Occasional6 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Occasional6 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional6 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Rare6 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Rare5 obs.

Ephedra viridis

Jointfir

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Navajo County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Holbrook

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.37

38 species

+163% vs. current

Shonto

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Show Low

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Oljato-monument Valley

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Woodland Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Fools Hollow Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Heber-overgaard

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% 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 Navajo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Navajo County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Holbrook

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.37

38 species

+163% vs. current

Shonto

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Show Low

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Oljato-monument Valley

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Woodland Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Fools Hollow Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Heber-overgaard

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Holbrook

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common24 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common15 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Very Common15 obs.

Arctostaphylos pungens

point-leaf manzanita

Very Common11 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Very Common9 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common9 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common8 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Common8 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Common7 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common7 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common7 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Occasional7 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional6 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional6 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Occasional6 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Occasional6 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional6 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Rare6 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Rare5 obs.

Ephedra viridis

Jointfir

Rare5 obs.

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