Crane Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Crane Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Coconino County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Flagstaff nearby has 87% more documented species, Crane Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 35 Coconino County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 35 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Flagstaff

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Limenitis weidemeyerii

Weidemeyer'S Admiral

Very Common2 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common2 obs.

Graphoderus perplexus

Very Common1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Thanatophilus lapponicus

Common1 obs.

Leptotes marina

Marine Blue

Common1 obs.

Hesperia pahaska

Pahaska Skipper

Common1 obs.

Pepsis grossa

Occasional1 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coconino County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Flagstaff

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-87% vs. current

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-87% vs. current

Alfa Fia Tank

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+63% vs. current

Hades Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+117% vs. current

Willow Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% vs. current

Upper Lake Mary

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% vs. current

Cataract Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% 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 Coconino County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coconino County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Flagstaff

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-87% vs. current

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-87% vs. current

Alfa Fia Tank

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+63% vs. current

Hades Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+117% vs. current

Willow Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% vs. current

Upper Lake Mary

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% vs. current

Cataract Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 35 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Flagstaff

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Limenitis weidemeyerii

Weidemeyer'S Admiral

Very Common2 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common2 obs.

Graphoderus perplexus

Very Common1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Thanatophilus lapponicus

Common1 obs.

Leptotes marina

Marine Blue

Common1 obs.

Hesperia pahaska

Pahaska Skipper

Common1 obs.

Pepsis grossa

Occasional1 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

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