La Paz County
Ecosystem Overview
The La Paz County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in la paz county, arizona, 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 Cowbell Lake, La Paz County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 la paz county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Larrea tridentata
Carnegiea gigantea
Saguaro
Fouquieria splendens
vine-cactus
Parkinsonia microphylla
yellow paloverde
Olneya tesota
Green Ironwood Comítin
Encelia farinosa
brittlebush
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
buckhorn cholla
Cylindropuntia ramosissima
Parkinsonia florida
blue paloverde
Ambrosia dumosa
bur-sage
Euphorbia polycarpa
Ferocactus cylindraceus
compass cactus
Chorizanthe rigida
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Geraea canescens
desert-gold
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Phacelia crenulata
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in La Paz County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement La Paz Countywithin La Paz County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.