North Las Vegas
Ecosystem Overview
The North Las Vegas ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in clark county, nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 58% more documented species, North Las Vegas offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 31 clark county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.
Larrea tridentata
Yucca schidigera
Mojave Yucca
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
ground cholla
Ferocactus cylindraceus
compass cactus
Ephedra nevadensis
gray ephedra
Ambrosia dumosa
bur-sage
Euphorbia polycarpa
Phoradendron californicum
desert mistletoe
Chorizanthe rigida
Dasyochloa pulchella
Encelia farinosa
brittlebush
Halogeton glomeratus
Sphaeralcea ambigua
apricot-mallow
Eriogonum inflatum
bottle-stopper
Parkinsonia florida
blue paloverde
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Baileya multiradiata
desert-marigold
Stanleya pinnata
prince's-plume
Calypte costae
Costa's Hummingbird
Asphondylia auripila
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Clark County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near North Las Vegas. 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 North Las Vegaswithin Clark County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.