Fungi of Chiricahua National Monument

This projects document the fungal diversity of Chiricahua National Monument, a unique habitat

It rises dramatically from the surrounding desert, creating a "sky island" effect. This isolation allows for the development of unique species and ecosystems found nowhere else.  The habitats include desert scrub, grasslands, oak woodlands, and pine forests. The convergence of different ecosystems, along with the sky island effect, results in exceptional biodiversity. The monument is home to a wide range of plants, animals and fungi. less ↑