Sabino Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Sabino Lake ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Pima County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tucson nearby has 67% more documented species, Sabino Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 48 Pima County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 48 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Progomphus borealis

Gray Sanddragon

Very Common2 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula croceipennis

Neon Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudoleon superbus

Filigree Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Brechmorhoga mendax

Pale-faced Clubskimmer

Common2 obs.

Enallagma praevarum

Arroyo Bluet

Common2 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Common2 obs.

Archilestes grandis

Great Spreadwing

Common2 obs.

Cicindela sedecimpunctata

Common1 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes comanchus

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Paltothemis lineatipes

Red Rock Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis intensa

Mexican Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Dythemis nigrescens

Black Setwing

Occasional1 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Rare1 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Rare1 obs.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-67% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-67% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-67% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-13% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+3% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+65% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+74% vs. current

Reid Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+120% 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

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-67% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-67% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-67% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-13% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+3% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+65% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+74% vs. current

Reid Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+120% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 48 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Progomphus borealis

Gray Sanddragon

Very Common2 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula croceipennis

Neon Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudoleon superbus

Filigree Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Brechmorhoga mendax

Pale-faced Clubskimmer

Common2 obs.

Enallagma praevarum

Arroyo Bluet

Common2 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Common2 obs.

Archilestes grandis

Great Spreadwing

Common2 obs.

Cicindela sedecimpunctata

Common1 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes comanchus

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Paltothemis lineatipes

Red Rock Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis intensa

Mexican Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Dythemis nigrescens

Black Setwing

Occasional1 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Rare1 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Rare1 obs.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Rare1 obs.

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