Elgin
Ecosystem Overview
The Elgin ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in santa cruz county, arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nogales nearby has 29% more documented species, Elgin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 10 santa cruz county County natural areas, placing it in the 20th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Antilocapra americana
pronghorn
Crotalus scutulatus
scutulatus
Castilleja sessiliflora
downy painted-cup
Chlosyne lacinia
Bordered Patch
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Hesperostipa neomexicana
Sporobolus wrightii
big alkali sacaton
Yucca elata
soaptree yucca
Marina calycosa
Physaria fendleri
Fendler's bladderpod
Chaetopappa ericoides
Penstemon dasyphyllus
Oenothera suffrutescens
scarlet beeblossom
Giliastrum acerosum
bluebowls
Leptotes marina
Marine Blue
Dalea formosa
Feather-plume Dalea
Dalea pogonathera
Purshia stansburiana
Stansbury's cliffrose
Rhus microphylla
scrub sumac
Mimosa dysocarpa
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Regional Wildlife Network
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