Tubac
Ecosystem Overview
The Tubac ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in santa cruz 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. Compared to nearby Nogales, Tubac hosts 257% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 santa cruz county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pachyramphus aglaiae
Rose-throated Becard
Piranga rubra
Summer Tanager
Populus fremontii
Cottonwood
Phainopepla nitens
Phainopepla
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Tyrannus vociferans
Cassin's Kingbird
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pecari tajacu
collared peccary
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Helenium thurberi
Thurber's sneezeweed
Celtis reticulata
netleaf hackberry
Buteo albonotatus
Zone-tailed hawk
Melanerpes uropygialis
Gila Woodpecker
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Peucaea carpalis
Rufous-winged Sparrow
Cynanthus latirostris
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Arundo donax
Giant reed
Chondestes grammacus
Lark Sparrow
Hetaerina americana
American Rubyspot
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Regional Wildlife Network
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