Casa Grande
Ecosystem Overview
The Casa Grande ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in pinal county, arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pinal County nearby has 72% more documented species, Casa Grande offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 pinal county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Carnegiea gigantea
Saguaro
Larrea tridentata
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Oncosiphon pilulifer
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Brassica tournefortii
Asian mustard
Euphorbia serpens
Matted Sandmat
Parkinsonia florida
blue paloverde
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Melanerpes uropygialis
Gila Woodpecker
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Auriparus flaviceps
Verdin
Athene cunicularia
Burrowing Owl
Eriogonum deflexum
skeleton-weed
Fouquieria splendens
vine-cactus
Phacelia crenulata
Sisymbrium irio
London rocket
Euphorbia albomarginata
Whitemargin sandmat
Ferocactus cylindraceus
compass cactus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Pinal County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Casa Grande. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Casa Grandewithin Pinal County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.