Clark County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clark County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Paradise, Clark County hosts 59% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 31 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 31 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Paradise

+59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common10,607 obs.

Yucca schidigera

Mojave Yucca

Very Common2,658 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Very Common2,542 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Very Common889 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common668 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Common557 obs.

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Common403 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Common366 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common292 obs.

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Common262 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Common226 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Occasional185 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Occasional155 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Occasional141 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional132 obs.

Mortonia utahensis

Occasional125 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Occasional125 obs.

Chorizanthe rigida

Rare115 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Rare106 obs.

Ephedra viridis

Jointfir

Rare93 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

+59% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

North Las Vegas

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+138% vs. current

Boulder City

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Mesquite

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+335% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Spring Valley

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

+59% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

North Las Vegas

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+138% vs. current

Boulder City

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Mesquite

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+335% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Spring Valley

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 31 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Paradise

+59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common10,607 obs.

Yucca schidigera

Mojave Yucca

Very Common2,658 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Very Common2,542 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Very Common889 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common668 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Common557 obs.

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Common403 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Common366 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common292 obs.

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Common262 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Common226 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Occasional185 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Occasional155 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Occasional141 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional132 obs.

Mortonia utahensis

Occasional125 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Occasional125 obs.

Chorizanthe rigida

Rare115 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Rare106 obs.

Ephedra viridis

Jointfir

Rare93 obs.

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