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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.


Mohave Yucca

Le Conte Barrel Cactus

Mormon Tea

Buckhorn Cholla

Wiggins'S Cholla


Banana Yucca
Great-Tailed Grackle
Indian Pipeweed

Turbinella Oak

Bur-Sage
House Sparrow


Desert-Willow

Desert Almond

Spiny Menodora

Mexican Manzanita
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Nevada
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.
The The Lakes ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby North Las Vegas, The Lakes hosts 10% more species diversity.