Safford

Ecosystem Overview

The Safford ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Graham County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Graham County nearby has 90% more documented species, Safford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Graham County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Graham County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common2 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Very Common1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Very Common1 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common1 obs.

Astragalus allochrous

Common1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Graham County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Graham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-90% vs. current

Thatcher

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+100% vs. current

Swift Trail Junction

Importance: 0.20

17 species

-41% vs. current

Dankworth Pond

Importance: 0.20

12 species

-17% vs. current

Dry Lake Stock Tank

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+400% vs. current

Roper Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+400% 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 Graham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Graham County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Graham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-90% vs. current

Thatcher

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+100% vs. current

Swift Trail Junction

Importance: 0.20

17 species

-41% vs. current

Dankworth Pond

Importance: 0.20

12 species

-17% vs. current

Dry Lake Stock Tank

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+400% vs. current

Roper Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+400% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Graham County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common2 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Very Common1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Very Common1 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common1 obs.

Astragalus allochrous

Common1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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