Rio Rico Southeast
Ecosystem Overview
The Rio Rico Southeast ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in santa cruz 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. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 10 santa cruz county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Argia sedula
Blue-ringed Dancer
Euscirrhopterus gloveri
Cicindela sedecimpunctata
Disonycha glabrata
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
Figeater beetle
Triorla interrupta
Spragueia jaguaralis
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Anaxyrus woodhousii
Woodhouse'S Toad
Chloroceryle americana
Green Kingfisher
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Nicotiana glauca
Tree tobacco
Populus fremontii
Cottonwood
Euphorbia hyssopifolia
Hyssopleaf sandmat
Euphorbia prostrata
prostrate sandmat
Xanthium orientale
Californian Burr
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Rio Rico Southeastwithin Santa Cruz County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.