Swift Trail Junction

Ecosystem Overview

The Swift Trail Junction ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Graham County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Safford, Swift Trail Junction hosts 70% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Graham 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Safford

+70% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common7 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common2 obs.

Laccophilus mexicanus

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura demorsa

Mexican Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Macrodiplax balteata

Marl Pennant

Common1 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Telebasis salva

Desert Firetail

Occasional1 obs.

Oarisma aurantiaca

Occasional1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 17 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Swift Trail Junction. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Swift Trail Junction. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Graham County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Safford

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+70% vs. current

Graham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

Thatcher

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+240% vs. current

Dankworth Pond

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+42% vs. current

Dry Lake Stock Tank

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+750% vs. current

Roper Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+750% 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 Graham County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Graham County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Safford

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+70% vs. current

Graham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

Thatcher

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+240% vs. current

Dankworth Pond

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+42% vs. current

Dry Lake Stock Tank

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+750% vs. current

Roper Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+750% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Safford

+70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common7 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common2 obs.

Laccophilus mexicanus

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura demorsa

Mexican Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Macrodiplax balteata

Marl Pennant

Common1 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Telebasis salva

Desert Firetail

Occasional1 obs.

Oarisma aurantiaca

Occasional1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 17 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.