Menlo Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Menlo Park ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Pima County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tucson nearby has 26% more documented species, Menlo Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 48 Pima County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 48 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common56 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common10 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common9 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Very Common7 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.

Xerospermophilus tereticaudus

Round-tailed Ground Squirrel

Common4 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common3 obs.

Melozone aberti

Abert's Towhee

Common3 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Common3 obs.

Salpinctes obsoletus

Rock Wren

Occasional3 obs.

Cenchrus ciliaris

Buffelgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Celtis pallida

spiny hackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Rare2 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-26% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-26% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-26% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+95% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+124% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+131% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+270% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+289% 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 Pima County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-26% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-26% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-26% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+95% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+124% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+131% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+270% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+289% 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 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 48 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-26% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common56 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common10 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common9 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Very Common7 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.

Xerospermophilus tereticaudus

Round-tailed Ground Squirrel

Common4 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common3 obs.

Melozone aberti

Abert's Towhee

Common3 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Common3 obs.

Salpinctes obsoletus

Rock Wren

Occasional3 obs.

Cenchrus ciliaris

Buffelgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Celtis pallida

spiny hackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Rare2 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare2 obs.

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