Patagonia Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Patagonia Lake ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in santa cruz 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. Compared to nearby Nogales, Patagonia Lake hosts 25% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 santa cruz county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Cynanthus latirostris
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Mergus merganser
goosander
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Lynx rufus
Lince Americano
Chloroceryle americana
Green Kingfisher
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Camptostoma imberbe
Northern Beardless Tyrannulet
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Auriparus flaviceps
Verdin
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Amphispiza bilineata
Black-throated Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Swamp Sparrow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Santa Cruz County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Patagonia Lakewithin Santa Cruz County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.