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We summarize past inventory efforts for vascular plants and vertebrates at Montezuma Castle National Monument (NM) in Arizona. We used data from previous research to compile complete species lists for the monument and to assess inventory completeness.
There have been 784 species recorded at Montezuma Castle NM, of which 85 (11%) are non-native.
In each taxon-specific chapter we highlight areas of resources that contributed to species richness or unique species for the monument. Of particular importance are Montezuma Well and Beaver and Wet Beaver creeks and the surrounding riparian vegetation, which are responsible for the monument having one of the highest numbers of bird species in the Sonoran Desert Network of park units. Beaver Creek is also home to populations of federally-listed fish species of concern. Other important resources include the cliffs along the creeks and around Montezuma Well (for cliff and cave roosting bats).
Based on the review of past studies, we believe the inventory for most taxa is nearly complete, though some rare or elusive species will be added with additional survey effort. We recommend additional inventory, monitoring and research studies. |
| Genre: | USGS Numbered Series |
| ProdID: | 80147 |
| Citation Author: | Schmidt, Cecilia A.; Drost, Charles A.; Halvorson, William Lee |
| Citation Contributing Office: | USGS Southwest Biological Science Center |
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| Citation Month: | Nov |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | x, 56 p. |
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| Citation Public Comments: | Prepared in cooperation with the University of Arizona, School of Natural Resources |
| Citation Publisher: | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Citation Series: | Open-File Report |
| Citation Series Code: | OFR |
| Citation Series Number: | 2006-1163 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Vascular Plant and Vertebrate Inventory of Montezuma Castle National Monument; 2006; OFR; 2006-1163; Schmidt, Cecilia A.; Drost, Charles A.; Halvorson, William Lee |
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| Citation Year: | 2006 |
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| Text: | Vascular Plant and Vertebrate Inventory of Montezuma Castle National Monument; 2006; OFR; 2006-1163; Schmidt, Cecilia A.; Drost, Charles A.; Halvorson, William Lee |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/usgs_thumb.jpg |
| URL (INDEX PAGE): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1163/ |
| Date Other: | Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:00 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
