Mesquite

Ecosystem Overview

The Mesquite ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 77% more documented species, Mesquite offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 31 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 31 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common6 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

apricot-mallow

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Very Common2 obs.

Brassica tournefortii

Asian mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Atriplex hymenelytra

desert-holly

Common2 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Common2 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Gryllodes sigillatus

Tropical house cricket

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Rasahus thoracicus

Common1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum exaltatum

Occasional1 obs.

Lupinus flavoculatus

Occasional1 obs.

Croton californicus

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Occasional1 obs.

Palafoxia arida

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnosma montana

Rare1 obs.

Mentzelia tricuspis

Rare1 obs.

Hadrurus arizonensis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-77% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

-63% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-77% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-77% vs. current

North Las Vegas

Importance: 0.40

42 species

-45% vs. current

Boulder City

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-77% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Spring Valley

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+360% 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

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-77% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

-63% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-77% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-77% vs. current

North Las Vegas

Importance: 0.40

42 species

-45% vs. current

Boulder City

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-77% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Spring Valley

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+360% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 31 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common6 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

apricot-mallow

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Very Common2 obs.

Brassica tournefortii

Asian mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Atriplex hymenelytra

desert-holly

Common2 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Common2 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Gryllodes sigillatus

Tropical house cricket

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Rasahus thoracicus

Common1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum exaltatum

Occasional1 obs.

Lupinus flavoculatus

Occasional1 obs.

Croton californicus

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Occasional1 obs.

Palafoxia arida

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnosma montana

Rare1 obs.

Mentzelia tricuspis

Rare1 obs.

Hadrurus arizonensis

Rare1 obs.

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