Sam Hughes

Ecosystem Overview

The Sam Hughes ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Pima County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 48 Pima County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 48 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common24 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common12 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Very Common5 obs.

Tyrannus vociferans

Cassin's Kingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Sceloporus magister

Barred Spiny Lizard [transversus]

Very Common4 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Common4 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.

Columbina talpacoti

Ruddy Ground Dove

Common4 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common3 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Occasional3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional3 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Bouteloua aristidoides

needle grama

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Tidestromia lanuginosa

woolly tidestromia

Occasional3 obs.

Melozone aberti

Abert's Towhee

Rare3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare3 obs.

Gryllodes sigillatus

Tropical house cricket

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+163% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+163% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 48 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common24 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common12 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Very Common5 obs.

Tyrannus vociferans

Cassin's Kingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Sceloporus magister

Barred Spiny Lizard [transversus]

Very Common4 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Common4 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.

Columbina talpacoti

Ruddy Ground Dove

Common4 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common3 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Occasional3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional3 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Bouteloua aristidoides

needle grama

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Tidestromia lanuginosa

woolly tidestromia

Occasional3 obs.

Melozone aberti

Abert's Towhee

Rare3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare3 obs.

Gryllodes sigillatus

Tropical house cricket

Rare2 obs.

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