Phoenix

Ecosystem Overview

The Phoenix ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, Oregon, 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 #3 for species diversity among 19 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Medford

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common13 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common12 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Very Common9 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common7 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common7 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common6 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common6 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Common4 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Common4 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Common4 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Common4 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional4 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional4 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional3 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Occasional3 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Occasional3 obs.

Eupeodes fumipennis

Rare3 obs.

Paragus haemorrhous

Rare3 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Jackson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Upper Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Howard Prairie Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hyatt Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Central Point

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Eagle Point

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Jackson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Upper Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Howard Prairie Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hyatt Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Central Point

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Eagle Point

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Medford

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common13 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common12 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Very Common9 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common7 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common7 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common6 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common6 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Common4 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Common4 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Common4 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Common4 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional4 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional4 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional3 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Occasional3 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Occasional3 obs.

Eupeodes fumipennis

Rare3 obs.

Paragus haemorrhous

Rare3 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Rare3 obs.

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