Springerville

Ecosystem Overview

The Springerville ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Apache County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Apache County nearby has 65% more documented species, Springerville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Apache County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Apache County

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Euphorbia davidii

Toothed Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaved Sandmat

Very Common2 obs.

Vitis arizonica

canyon grape

Very Common2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus rufopalliatus

Rufous-backed Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium caespitosum

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa woodsii

Woods' rose

Occasional1 obs.

Mirabilis comata

Rare1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Rare1 obs.

Castilleja integra

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Apache County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Apache County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-65% vs. current

Chinle

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Luna Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1067% vs. current

Shush Be Tou

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Bunch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Eagar

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+1067% vs. current

Houck

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Ganado

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+1067% 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

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Apache County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Apache County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-65% vs. current

Chinle

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Luna Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1067% vs. current

Shush Be Tou

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Bunch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Eagar

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+1067% vs. current

Houck

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Ganado

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+1067% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Apache County

-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Euphorbia davidii

Toothed Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaved Sandmat

Very Common2 obs.

Vitis arizonica

canyon grape

Very Common2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus rufopalliatus

Rufous-backed Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium caespitosum

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa woodsii

Woods' rose

Occasional1 obs.

Mirabilis comata

Rare1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Rare1 obs.

Castilleja integra

Rare1 obs.

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