Mesquite
Ecosystem Overview
The Mesquite ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in clark county, nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 77% more documented species, Mesquite offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 31 clark county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.
Larrea tridentata
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Sphaeralcea ambigua
apricot-mallow
Eriogonum inflatum
bottle-stopper
Brassica tournefortii
Asian mustard
Atriplex hymenelytra
desert-holly
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
ground cholla
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Gryllodes sigillatus
Tropical house cricket
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Rasahus thoracicus
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Eriogonum exaltatum
Lupinus flavoculatus
Croton californicus
Ambrosia dumosa
bur-sage
Palafoxia arida
Thamnosma montana
Mentzelia tricuspis
Hadrurus arizonensis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Clark County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Mesquite. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mesquitewithin Clark County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.