Las Vegas
Ecosystem Overview
The Las Vegas ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #4 for species diversity among 31 clark county County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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
Yucca schidigera
Mojave Yucca
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
ground cholla
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Auriparus flaviceps
Verdin
Fulica americana
American Coot
Ephedra nevadensis
gray ephedra
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Baccharis sarothroides
groundsel
Geococcyx californianus
Greater Roadrunner
Phainopepla nitens
Phainopepla
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Clark County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegaswithin Clark County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.