Benson
Ecosystem Overview
The Benson ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in cochise 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 #3 for species diversity among 12 cochise county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Fouquieria splendens
vine-cactus
Yucca elata
soaptree yucca
Cylindropuntia imbricata
rope-pear
Euphorbia hyssopifolia
Hyssopleaf sandmat
Euphorbia indivisa
Larrea tridentata
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Incilius alvarius
Sonoran Desert Toad
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Baccharis sarothroides
groundsel
Ephedra trifurca
longleaf joint-fir
Amphispiza bilineata
Black-throated Sparrow
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Euphorbia florida
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Kallstroemia grandiflora
desert-poppy
Solanum elaeagnifolium
Silverleaf nightshade
Agave palmeri
Palmer agave
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cochise County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bensonwithin Cochise County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.