Lakeside Park Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Lakeside Park Lake ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Pima 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. While Tucson nearby has 68% more documented species, Lakeside Park Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 48 Pima County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 48 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Aphylla protracta

Narrow-striped Forceptail

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Perithemis intensa

Mexican Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Pseudoleon superbus

Filigree Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Rare1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-68% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-68% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-68% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-16% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-3% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+60% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+68% vs. current

Reid Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+113% 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

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-68% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-68% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-68% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-16% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-3% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+60% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+68% vs. current

Reid Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+113% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 48 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Aphylla protracta

Narrow-striped Forceptail

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Perithemis intensa

Mexican Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Pseudoleon superbus

Filigree Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Rare1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Rare1 obs.

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