Sacramento Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Sacramento Valley ecosystem supports 33 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 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake Havasu City nearby has 64% more documented species, Sacramento Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 16 Mohave County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Havasu City

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common163 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Very Common27 obs.

Yucca schidigera

Mojave Yucca

Very Common20 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Very Common15 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common12 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common6 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Common5 obs.

Scutellaria mexicana

Common4 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Common4 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Occasional3 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Occasional3 obs.

Phoradendron californicum

desert mistletoe

Occasional2 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Occasional2 obs.

Lycium andersonii

water-jacket

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Occasional2 obs.

Baileya multiradiata

desert-marigold

Rare2 obs.

Asphondylia rosetta

Rare1 obs.

Coleonyx variegatus

Western Banded Gecko

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mohave County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Havasu City

Importance: 0.41

91 species

-64% vs. current

Mohave County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Bullhead City

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+27% vs. current

Hualapai Valley

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+10% vs. current

Dutch Flat

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+94% vs. current

Grapevine Mesa

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+106% vs. current

Hualapai Valley

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Stock Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% 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

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mohave County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Havasu City

Importance: 0.41

91 species

-64% vs. current

Mohave County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Bullhead City

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+27% vs. current

Hualapai Valley

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+10% vs. current

Dutch Flat

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+94% vs. current

Grapevine Mesa

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+106% vs. current

Hualapai Valley

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Stock Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% 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

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Havasu City

-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common163 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Very Common27 obs.

Yucca schidigera

Mojave Yucca

Very Common20 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Very Common15 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common12 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common6 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Common5 obs.

Scutellaria mexicana

Common4 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Common4 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Occasional3 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Occasional3 obs.

Phoradendron californicum

desert mistletoe

Occasional2 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Occasional2 obs.

Lycium andersonii

water-jacket

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Occasional2 obs.

Baileya multiradiata

desert-marigold

Rare2 obs.

Asphondylia rosetta

Rare1 obs.

Coleonyx variegatus

Western Banded Gecko

Rare1 obs.

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