Reid Park Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Reid Park Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Pima County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tucson nearby has 85% more documented species, Reid Park Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 48 Pima County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 48 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common17 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common10 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Melanitta americana

black scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-85% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-85% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-85% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-61% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-55% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-53% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-25% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

-21% 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

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-85% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-85% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-85% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-61% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-55% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-53% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-25% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

-21% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 48 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common17 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common10 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Melanitta americana

black scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional1 obs.

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