Hualapai Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Hualapai Valley ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Mohave County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake Havasu City nearby has 67% more documented species, Hualapai Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 16 Mohave County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 16 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Havasu City

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common29 obs.

Canotia holacantha

Crucifixion thorns

Very Common21 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Very Common19 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Very Common6 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Very Common6 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Common5 obs.

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Common5 obs.

Phoradendron californicum

desert mistletoe

Common3 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Quercus turbinella

Sonoran scrub oak

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

dense-spine prickly-pear

Occasional2 obs.

Brickellia incana

woolly brickellia

Occasional2 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Occasional1 obs.

Crotalus cerastes

Sidewinder

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare1 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Rare1 obs.

Cucurbita palmata

Coyote-melon

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mohave County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Havasu City

Importance: 0.41

91 species

-67% vs. current

Mohave County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-70% vs. current

Bullhead City

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+15% vs. current

Sacramento Valley

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-9% vs. current

Dutch Flat

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+76% vs. current

Grapevine Mesa

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+88% vs. current

Hualapai Valley

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Stock Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% 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 Mohave County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mohave County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Havasu City

Importance: 0.41

91 species

-67% vs. current

Mohave County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-70% vs. current

Bullhead City

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+15% vs. current

Sacramento Valley

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-9% vs. current

Dutch Flat

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+76% vs. current

Grapevine Mesa

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+88% vs. current

Hualapai Valley

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Stock Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 16 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Havasu City

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common29 obs.

Canotia holacantha

Crucifixion thorns

Very Common21 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Very Common19 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Very Common6 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Very Common6 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Common5 obs.

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Common5 obs.

Phoradendron californicum

desert mistletoe

Common3 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Quercus turbinella

Sonoran scrub oak

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

dense-spine prickly-pear

Occasional2 obs.

Brickellia incana

woolly brickellia

Occasional2 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Occasional1 obs.

Crotalus cerastes

Sidewinder

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare1 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Rare1 obs.

Cucurbita palmata

Coyote-melon

Rare1 obs.

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