Pima County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pima County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Pima 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 48 Pima County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 48 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

0% 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 Common9,415 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common4,581 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common2,905 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common1,661 obs.

Cylindropuntia fulgida

Jumping cholla

Very Common1,355 obs.

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Cactus Wren

Common1,328 obs.

Cochemiea grahamii

Common1,153 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Common1,117 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1,087 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common1,044 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common864 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Occasional724 obs.

Olneya tesota

Green Ironwood Comítin

Occasional663 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional629 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Occasional623 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Occasional612 obs.

Peucaea carpalis

Rufous-winged Sparrow

Occasional601 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Rare593 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Rare590 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare576 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+163% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Reid Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% 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 Pima County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+163% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Reid Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% 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 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 48 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common9,415 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common4,581 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common2,905 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common1,661 obs.

Cylindropuntia fulgida

Jumping cholla

Very Common1,355 obs.

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Cactus Wren

Common1,328 obs.

Cochemiea grahamii

Common1,153 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Common1,117 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1,087 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common1,044 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common864 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Occasional724 obs.

Olneya tesota

Green Ironwood Comítin

Occasional663 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional629 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Occasional623 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Occasional612 obs.

Peucaea carpalis

Rufous-winged Sparrow

Occasional601 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Rare593 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Rare590 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare576 obs.

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