Tubac

Ecosystem Overview

The Tubac ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Santa Cruz 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 Nogales, Tubac hosts 257% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Santa Cruz County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Nogales

+257% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pachyramphus aglaiae

Rose-throated Becard

Very Common15 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common10 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Very Common9 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Very Common8 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common7 obs.

Tyrannus vociferans

Cassin's Kingbird

Common7 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common6 obs.

Pecari tajacu

collared peccary

Common6 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common6 obs.

Helenium thurberi

Thurber's sneezeweed

Common5 obs.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Common5 obs.

Buteo albonotatus

Zone-tailed hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Peucaea carpalis

Rufous-winged Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Cynanthus latirostris

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Occasional4 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Rare4 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare4 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nogales

Importance: 0.39

28 species

+257% vs. current

Santa Cruz County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Patagonia Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Peña Blanca Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+194% vs. current

Summit Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Ruby Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Elgin

Importance: 0.23

20 species

+400% vs. current

Tumacacori-carmen

Importance: 0.15

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nogales

Importance: 0.39

28 species

+257% vs. current

Santa Cruz County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Patagonia Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Peña Blanca Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+194% vs. current

Summit Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Ruby Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Elgin

Importance: 0.23

20 species

+400% vs. current

Tumacacori-carmen

Importance: 0.15

100 species

0% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Nogales

+257% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pachyramphus aglaiae

Rose-throated Becard

Very Common15 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common10 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Very Common9 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Very Common8 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common7 obs.

Tyrannus vociferans

Cassin's Kingbird

Common7 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common6 obs.

Pecari tajacu

collared peccary

Common6 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common6 obs.

Helenium thurberi

Thurber's sneezeweed

Common5 obs.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Common5 obs.

Buteo albonotatus

Zone-tailed hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Peucaea carpalis

Rufous-winged Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Cynanthus latirostris

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Occasional4 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Rare4 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare4 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare4 obs.

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