Pie Allen

Ecosystem Overview

The Pie Allen ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Pima County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tucson nearby has 30% more documented species, Pie Allen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 48 Pima County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 48 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common6 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Very Common5 obs.

Iris oratoria

Mantis

Very Common5 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common4 obs.

Polistes arizonensis

Very Common3 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus magister

Barred Spiny Lizard [transversus]

Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common3 obs.

Habronattus hirsutus

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Thermobia domestica

Firebrat

Occasional1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional1 obs.

Cotinis mutabilis

Figeater beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Paranapiacaba tricincta

Rare1 obs.

Pachybrachis thoracicus

Rare1 obs.

Tegrodera aloga

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-30% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-30% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+84% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+112% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+119% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+250% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+268% 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

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-30% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-30% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+84% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+112% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+119% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+250% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+268% 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

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 48 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common6 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Very Common5 obs.

Iris oratoria

Mantis

Very Common5 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common4 obs.

Polistes arizonensis

Very Common3 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus magister

Barred Spiny Lizard [transversus]

Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common3 obs.

Habronattus hirsutus

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Thermobia domestica

Firebrat

Occasional1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional1 obs.

Cotinis mutabilis

Figeater beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Paranapiacaba tricincta

Rare1 obs.

Pachybrachis thoracicus

Rare1 obs.

Tegrodera aloga

Rare1 obs.

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