Yuma County

Ecosystem Overview

The Yuma County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Yuma 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 Yuma, Yuma County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Yuma County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 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. Yuma

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common91 obs.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common28 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common24 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Very Common14 obs.

Simmondsia chinensis

goatnut

Very Common13 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common12 obs.

Justicia californica

chuparosa-honeysuckle

Common11 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Common11 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Common10 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common10 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Common10 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Occasional9 obs.

Olneya tesota

Green Ironwood Comítin

Occasional9 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional9 obs.

Phoradendron californicum

desert mistletoe

Occasional9 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional8 obs.

Washingtonia filifera

California fan palm

Occasional8 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Rare8 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare8 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Yuma County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Yuma

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mittry Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

West Wetlands Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Martinez Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Valley Citrus Estates

Importance: 0.28

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Arc Center

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 Yuma County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Yuma County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Yuma

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mittry Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

West Wetlands Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Martinez Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Valley Citrus Estates

Importance: 0.28

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Arc Center

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. Yuma

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common91 obs.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common28 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common24 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Very Common14 obs.

Simmondsia chinensis

goatnut

Very Common13 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common12 obs.

Justicia californica

chuparosa-honeysuckle

Common11 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Common11 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Common10 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common10 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Common10 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Occasional9 obs.

Olneya tesota

Green Ironwood Comítin

Occasional9 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional9 obs.

Phoradendron californicum

desert mistletoe

Occasional9 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional8 obs.

Washingtonia filifera

California fan palm

Occasional8 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Rare8 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare8 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Rare7 obs.

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