Mammals of Rio Salado Audubon Center
The mammals most often spotted in Rio Salado, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
69
recent observations
13
species listed
13
mammals
Naturalists have logged 69 research-grade observations across the 13 most-recorded species in Rio Salado. The most frequently seen is the Desert Cottontail, with 22 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Rio Salado include Bobcat and Round-tailed Ground Squirrel - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in Rio Salado
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
22 observations
Rock Squirrel
Otospermophilus variegatus
13 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
9 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
6 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
5 observations
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
3 observations
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
3 observations
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
2 observations
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
2 observations
Northern Hoary Bat
Lasiurus cinereus
1 observation
Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
1 observation
Collared Peccary
Pecari tajacu
1 observation
Round-tailed Ground Squirrel
Xerospermophilus tereticaudus
1 observation
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