Elgin

Ecosystem Overview

The Elgin ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nogales nearby has 29% more documented species, Elgin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 10 Santa Cruz County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 10 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Nogales

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common5 obs.

Crotalus scutulatus

scutulatus

Very Common3 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Very Common3 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperostipa neomexicana

Common1 obs.

Sporobolus wrightii

big alkali sacaton

Common1 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Common1 obs.

Marina calycosa

Common1 obs.

Physaria fendleri

Fendler's bladderpod

Common1 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Common1 obs.

Penstemon dasyphyllus

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Occasional1 obs.

Giliastrum acerosum

bluebowls

Occasional1 obs.

Leptotes marina

Marine Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-plume Dalea

Occasional1 obs.

Dalea pogonathera

Occasional1 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Rare1 obs.

Rhus microphylla

scrub sumac

Rare1 obs.

Mimosa dysocarpa

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Santa Cruz County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Nogales

Importance: 0.39

28 species

-29% vs. current

Santa Cruz County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-80% vs. current

Patagonia Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-43% vs. current

Peña Blanca Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-41% vs. current

Summit Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+186% vs. current

Ruby Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Tubac

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-80% vs. current

Tumacacori-carmen

Importance: 0.15

100 species

-80% 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 Santa Cruz County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Santa Cruz County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Nogales

Importance: 0.39

28 species

-29% vs. current

Santa Cruz County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-80% vs. current

Patagonia Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-43% vs. current

Peña Blanca Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-41% vs. current

Summit Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+186% vs. current

Ruby Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Tubac

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-80% vs. current

Tumacacori-carmen

Importance: 0.15

100 species

-80% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 10 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Nogales

-29% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common5 obs.

Crotalus scutulatus

scutulatus

Very Common3 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Very Common3 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperostipa neomexicana

Common1 obs.

Sporobolus wrightii

big alkali sacaton

Common1 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Common1 obs.

Marina calycosa

Common1 obs.

Physaria fendleri

Fendler's bladderpod

Common1 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Common1 obs.

Penstemon dasyphyllus

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Occasional1 obs.

Giliastrum acerosum

bluebowls

Occasional1 obs.

Leptotes marina

Marine Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-plume Dalea

Occasional1 obs.

Dalea pogonathera

Occasional1 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Rare1 obs.

Rhus microphylla

scrub sumac

Rare1 obs.

Mimosa dysocarpa

Rare1 obs.

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