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Locations in Clark County, Nevada

Species in Clark County

Common Species in Clark County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Larrea tridentata

Very Common10,607 obs.
Yucca schidigera

Yucca schidigera

Mojave Yucca

Very Common2,658 obs.
Ferocactus cylindraceus

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Very Common2,542 obs.
Ephedra nevadensis

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Very Common889 obs.
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Common668 obs.
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Common557 obs.
Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Common403 obs.
Dasyochloa pulchella

Dasyochloa pulchella

Common366 obs.
Yucca baccata

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional292 obs.
Opuntia basilaris

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Occasional262 obs.
Eriogonum inflatum

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Occasional226 obs.
Ambrosia dumosa

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Occasional185 obs.
Encelia farinosa

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Occasional155 obs.
Asphondylia auripila

Asphondylia auripila

Rare141 obs.
Quiscalus mexicanus

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Rare132 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Clark County

Explore 58 documented locations in Clark County, Nevada. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (4 locations)

Clark County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Henderson

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Las Vegas

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Boulder City

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (7 locations)

Eldorado Valley

A productive wildlife area hosting 72 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

72
species

Paradise

A productive wildlife area hosting 63 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

63
species

Bird Viewing Pond #5

A productive wildlife area hosting 57 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

57
species

North Las Vegas

A productive wildlife area hosting 42 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

42
species

Bird Spring Valley

A productive wildlife area hosting 39 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

39
species

Bird Viewing Pond #7

A productive wildlife area hosting 34 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

34
species

Mesquite

A productive wildlife area hosting 23 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

23
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (20 locations)

Lower Pond

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Upper Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Jornada Del Muerto

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Bird Viewing Pond #1

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Middle Ponds

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Lake Las Vegas

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Spring Valley

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Bird Viewing Pond #4

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Bird Viewing Pond #2

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Sunset Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Moapa Valley

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Bird Viewing Pond #6

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Fountains Of Bellagio

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

West Middle Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

The Arbors

Near Las Vegas

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Winchester

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Bird Viewing Pond #3

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Bird Viewing Pond #8

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Mouse's Tank

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Bowman Reservoir

Near Moapa Valley

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (27 locations)

Aliante Park Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Cottonwood Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Craig Ranch Park Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Craig Ranch Park Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Craig Ranch Regional Park Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Desert Willow Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Grapevine Spring

Explore for wildlife potential

Hartman Tank

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Jacqueline

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Lindsey

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Of Dreams

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Sahara

Explore for wildlife potential

Mulberry Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Sirens' Cove

Explore for wildlife potential

West Lower Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

West Upper Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

West Upper Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

West Upper Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Bighorn Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Black Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Gull Islands

Explore for wildlife potential

Heron Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Ramshead Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Sentinel Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Summerlin Centre

Near Summerlin South
Explore for wildlife potential

The Crossing

Near Las Vegas
Explore for wildlife potential

The Vistas

Near Las Vegas
Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Clark County's natural heritage.

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