Escudilla Wilderness

Ecosystem Overview

The Escudilla Wilderness ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Apache County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Apache County, Escudilla Wilderness hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #44 for species diversity among 100 Apache County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Apache County

+8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cymopterus lemmonii

Lemmon'S Spring-Parsley

Very Common2 obs.

Gymnopilus luteofolius

Yellow-Gilled Gymnopilus

Very Common1.27 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Short-Horned Lizard

Very Common1.06 obs.

Gentiana affinis

Rocky Mountain Gentian

Very Common1.03 obs.

Anticlea virescens

Very Common1 obs.

Paraxerula americana

Common1 obs.

Festuca arizonica

Arizona Fescue

Common1 obs.

Penstemon deaveri

Common1 obs.

Carex oreocharis

Common1 obs.

Castilleja nelsonii

Common1 obs.

Commelina dianthifolia

Common1 obs.

Sedum stelliforme

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinium geraniifolium

Mogollon Larkspur

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Occasional0.99 obs.

Coprinopsis atramentaria

Common Inkcap

Occasional0.98 obs.

Lactarius pubescens

Downy Milk Cap

Occasional0.98 obs.

Ribes pinetorum

Orange Gooseberry

Occasional0.97 obs.

Cantharellus roseocanus

Rainbow Chanterelle

Rare0.97 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

Eared Grebe

Rare0.89 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

Skyrocket

Rare0.88 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Apache County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Apache County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+8% vs. current

Fort Defiance

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Sawmill

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Eagar

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Canyon De Chelly National Monument

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Big Lake Recreation Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

Mount Baldy Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% vs. current

Springerville

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+8% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Apache County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Apache County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+8% vs. current

Fort Defiance

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Sawmill

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Eagar

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Canyon De Chelly National Monument

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Big Lake Recreation Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

Mount Baldy Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% vs. current

Springerville

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+8% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cymopterus lemmonii

Lemmon'S Spring-Parsley

Very Common2 obs.

Gymnopilus luteofolius

Yellow-Gilled Gymnopilus

Very Common1.27 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Short-Horned Lizard

Very Common1.06 obs.

Gentiana affinis

Rocky Mountain Gentian

Very Common1.03 obs.

Anticlea virescens

Very Common1 obs.

Paraxerula americana

Common1 obs.

Festuca arizonica

Arizona Fescue

Common1 obs.

Penstemon deaveri

Common1 obs.

Carex oreocharis

Common1 obs.

Castilleja nelsonii

Common1 obs.

Commelina dianthifolia

Common1 obs.

Sedum stelliforme

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinium geraniifolium

Mogollon Larkspur

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Occasional0.99 obs.

Coprinopsis atramentaria

Common Inkcap

Occasional0.98 obs.

Lactarius pubescens

Downy Milk Cap

Occasional0.98 obs.

Ribes pinetorum

Orange Gooseberry

Occasional0.97 obs.

Cantharellus roseocanus

Rainbow Chanterelle

Rare0.97 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

Eared Grebe

Rare0.89 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

Skyrocket

Rare0.88 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Apache County

+8% species diversity