Sedona

Ecosystem Overview

The Sedona ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Arizona, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arizona nearby has 81% more documented species, Sedona offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #85 for species diversity among 245 Arizona natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#85

Regional Rank

Out of 245 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#85 of 245 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Arizona

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Pygarctia murina

Very Common4 obs.

Euscirrhopterus gloveri

Very Common2 obs.

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Polyphylla diffracta

Very Common1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Very Common1 obs.

Anstenoptilia marmarodactyla

Very Common1 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common1 obs.

Chlorochroa ligata

Common1 obs.

Aphonopelma marxi

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common1 obs.

Geranium caespitosum

Occasional1 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Sphinx chersis

Great Ash Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus aberti

Abert's Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Echinocereus bakeri

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Arizona

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-81% vs. current

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-81% vs. current

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-81% vs. current

Flagstaff

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-81% vs. current

Yuma

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-81% vs. current

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-81% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-81% 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 Arizona.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Arizona

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-81% vs. current

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-81% vs. current

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-81% vs. current

Flagstaff

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-81% vs. current

Yuma

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-81% vs. current

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-81% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-81% 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

#85

Regional Rank

Out of 245 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#85 of 245 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Arizona

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Pygarctia murina

Very Common4 obs.

Euscirrhopterus gloveri

Very Common2 obs.

No image

Polyphylla diffracta

Very Common1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Very Common1 obs.

Anstenoptilia marmarodactyla

Very Common1 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common1 obs.

Chlorochroa ligata

Common1 obs.

Aphonopelma marxi

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common1 obs.

Geranium caespitosum

Occasional1 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Sphinx chersis

Great Ash Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus aberti

Abert's Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Echinocereus bakeri

Rare1 obs.

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