Eldorado Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Eldorado Valley ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 28% more documented species, Eldorado Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 31 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 31 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common334 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Very Common52 obs.

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Very Common30 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common18 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Very Common13 obs.

Yucca schidigera

Mojave Yucca

Common9 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Common5 obs.

Senna armata

Common4 obs.

Phacelia crenulata

Common4 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Occasional3 obs.

Chorizanthe rigida

Occasional3 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Occasional3 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Occasional3 obs.

Malacothrix glabrata

smooth desert-dandelion

Occasional3 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Occasional3 obs.

Dalea mollissima

Rare3 obs.

Bromus rubens

Red brome

Rare2 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-28% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

+14% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-28% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-28% vs. current

North Las Vegas

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+71% vs. current

Boulder City

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-28% vs. current

Mesquite

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+213% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7100% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-28% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

+14% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-28% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-28% vs. current

North Las Vegas

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+71% vs. current

Boulder City

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-28% vs. current

Mesquite

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+213% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 31 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-28% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common334 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Very Common52 obs.

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Very Common30 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common18 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Very Common13 obs.

Yucca schidigera

Mojave Yucca

Common9 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Common5 obs.

Senna armata

Common4 obs.

Phacelia crenulata

Common4 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Occasional3 obs.

Chorizanthe rigida

Occasional3 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Occasional3 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Occasional3 obs.

Malacothrix glabrata

smooth desert-dandelion

Occasional3 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Occasional3 obs.

Dalea mollissima

Rare3 obs.

Bromus rubens

Red brome

Rare2 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Rare2 obs.

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