Cattail Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Cattail Pond ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Cochise County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cochise County nearby has 82% more documented species, Cattail Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 12 Cochise County County natural areas, placing it in the 42th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 12 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Cochise County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common3 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common2 obs.

Melozone fusca

canyon towhee

Common2 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Common1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Spizella breweri

Brewer's Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Occasional1 obs.

Tyto furcata

American Barn Owl

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cochise County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Cochise County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Sierra Vista

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-82% vs. current

Bisbee

Importance: 0.38

28 species

-36% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-82% vs. current

McNeal Playa

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-45% vs. current

Douglas

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-44% vs. current

Green Kingfisher Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+500% vs. current

Naco

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+350% 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 Cochise County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cochise County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Cochise County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Sierra Vista

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-82% vs. current

Bisbee

Importance: 0.38

28 species

-36% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-82% vs. current

McNeal Playa

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-45% vs. current

Douglas

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-44% vs. current

Green Kingfisher Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+500% vs. current

Naco

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+350% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 12 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Cochise County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common3 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common2 obs.

Melozone fusca

canyon towhee

Common2 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Common1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Spizella breweri

Brewer's Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Occasional1 obs.

Tyto furcata

American Barn Owl

Rare1 obs.

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