Peña Blanca Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Peña Blanca Lake ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Santa Cruz 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. Compared to nearby Nogales, Peña Blanca Lake hosts 21% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 Santa Cruz County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Nogales

+21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela sedecimpunctata

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis intensa

Mexican Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

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cane bluestem

Rare1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nogales

Importance: 0.39

28 species

+21% vs. current

Santa Cruz County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-66% vs. current

Patagonia Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-3% vs. current

Summit Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+386% vs. current

Ruby Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Tubac

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-66% vs. current

Elgin

Importance: 0.23

20 species

+70% vs. current

Tumacacori-carmen

Importance: 0.15

100 species

-66% 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

-31%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nogales

Importance: 0.39

28 species

+21% vs. current

Santa Cruz County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-66% vs. current

Patagonia Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-3% vs. current

Summit Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+386% vs. current

Ruby Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Tubac

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-66% vs. current

Elgin

Importance: 0.23

20 species

+70% vs. current

Tumacacori-carmen

Importance: 0.15

100 species

-66% 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 Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Nogales

+21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela sedecimpunctata

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis intensa

Mexican Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

No image

cane bluestem

Rare1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Rare1 obs.

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