Boulder City
Ecosystem Overview
The Boulder City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in clark county, nevada, 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 31 clark county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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
Ferocactus cylindraceus
compass cactus
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
ground cholla
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Callipepla gambelii
Gambel's Quail
Opuntia basilaris
Beavertail Prickly-pear
Yucca schidigera
Mojave Yucca
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
buckhorn cholla
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Ambrosia dumosa
bur-sage
Ephedra nevadensis
gray ephedra
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Dasyochloa pulchella
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Peucephyllum schottii
pygmy-cedar
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Clark County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Boulder City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Boulder Citywithin Clark County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.