Canyon De Chelly National Monument

Ecosystem Overview

The Canyon De Chelly National Monument ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Apache County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Apache County, Canyon De Chelly National Monument hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #96 for species diversity among 100 Apache County County natural areas, placing it in the 4th 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

#96

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#96 of 100 locations

4th percentile for diversity

vs. Apache County

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Quercus turbinella

Turbinella Oak

Very Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common2.09 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Datura wrightii

Hairy Thorn-Apple

Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common1.37 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1.34 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common1.33 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common1.08 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

Common1 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeralcea fendleri

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

One-Seed Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Douglas Rabbitbrush

Occasional1 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury'S Cliffrose

Rare1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Apache County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Apache County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+5% vs. current

Sawmill

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Escudilla Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Fort Defiance

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Eagar

Importance: 0.70

78 species

0% vs. current

Big Lake Recreation Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+1% vs. current

Mount Baldy Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Springerville

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+5% 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 Apache County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Quercus turbinella

Turbinella Oak

Very Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common2.09 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Datura wrightii

Hairy Thorn-Apple

Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common1.37 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1.34 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common1.33 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common1.08 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

Common1 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeralcea fendleri

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

One-Seed Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Douglas Rabbitbrush

Occasional1 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury'S Cliffrose

Rare1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Apache County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Apache County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+5% vs. current

Sawmill

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Escudilla Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Fort Defiance

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Eagar

Importance: 0.70

78 species

0% vs. current

Big Lake Recreation Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+1% vs. current

Mount Baldy Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Springerville

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+5% 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

#96

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#96 of 100 locations

4th percentile for diversity

vs. Apache County

+5% species diversity