Nogales

Ecosystem Overview

The Nogales ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Santa Cruz County nearby has 72% more documented species, Nogales offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 10 Santa Cruz County County natural areas, placing it in the 30th 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 10 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Santa Cruz County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Cotinis mutabilis

Figeater beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Tropisternus collaris

Very Common1 obs.

Copelatus debilis

Very Common1 obs.

Brachygastra mellifica

Very Common1 obs.

Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Common1 obs.

Ischnura demorsa

Mexican Forktail

Common1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Common1 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Rare1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Cruz County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-72% vs. current

Patagonia Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-20% vs. current

Peña Blanca Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-18% vs. current

Summit Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+300% vs. current

Ruby Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Tubac

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-72% vs. current

Elgin

Importance: 0.23

20 species

+40% vs. current

Tumacacori-carmen

Importance: 0.15

100 species

-72% 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

-44%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Cruz County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-72% vs. current

Patagonia Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-20% vs. current

Peña Blanca Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-18% vs. current

Summit Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+300% vs. current

Ruby Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Tubac

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-72% vs. current

Elgin

Importance: 0.23

20 species

+40% vs. current

Tumacacori-carmen

Importance: 0.15

100 species

-72% 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 10 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Santa Cruz County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Cotinis mutabilis

Figeater beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Tropisternus collaris

Very Common1 obs.

Copelatus debilis

Very Common1 obs.

Brachygastra mellifica

Very Common1 obs.

Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Common1 obs.

Ischnura demorsa

Mexican Forktail

Common1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Common1 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Rare1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Rare1 obs.

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