Arivaca Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Arivaca Lake ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Pima County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tucson nearby has 81% more documented species, Arivaca Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 48 Pima County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 48 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudoleon superbus

Filigree Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Buteogallus anthracinus

Common Black Hawk

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthocephala thomasi

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina versicolor

Varied Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Diceroprocta swalei

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-81% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-81% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-50% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-42% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-41% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-5% vs. current

Reid Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+27% 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

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-81% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-81% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-50% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-42% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-41% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-5% vs. current

Reid Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+27% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 48 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudoleon superbus

Filigree Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Buteogallus anthracinus

Common Black Hawk

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthocephala thomasi

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina versicolor

Varied Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Diceroprocta swalei

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

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