Virginia City Highlands

Ecosystem Overview

The Virginia City Highlands ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Storey County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Storey County nearby has 75% more documented species, Virginia City Highlands offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 51 Storey County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 51 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 51 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Storey County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.

Viola beckwithii

Beckwith'S Violet

Very Common0.44 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common0.26 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

Oregon Bitterroot

Very Common0.25 obs.

Eriogonum caespitosum

Matted Wild Buckwheat

Very Common0.25 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common0.2 obs.

Allium parvum

Common0.17 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

Smooth Rock-Star

Common0.17 obs.

Trifolium andersonii

Anderson'S Clover

Common0.13 obs.

Claytonia rubra

Red-Stemmed Spring Beauty

Common0.13 obs.

Eremogone kingii

Common0.12 obs.

Collomia tinctoria

Common0.11 obs.

Eriophyllum lanatum

Woolly Eriophyllum

Occasional0.11 obs.

Plagiobothrys glomeratus

Occasional0.1 obs.

Anas acuta

Pintail

Occasional0.09 obs.

Pinus monophylla

One-Leaved Nut Pine

Occasional0.09 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddyduck

Occasional0.09 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional0.09 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Rare0.07 obs.

Thysanocarpus curvipes

Lacepod

Rare0.06 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

Bushtit

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Storey County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Storey County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-75% vs. current

Lockwood

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-52% vs. current

Gold Hill

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+5% vs. current

Virginia City

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+54% vs. current

Silver Terrace Cemeteries

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+54% vs. current

Truckee River

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-75% vs. current

Toll Road

Importance: 0.40

54 species

-63% vs. current

Gully Road

Importance: 0.40

54 species

-63% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Storey County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Storey County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Storey County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-75% vs. current

Lockwood

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-52% vs. current

Gold Hill

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+5% vs. current

Virginia City

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+54% vs. current

Silver Terrace Cemeteries

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+54% vs. current

Truckee River

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-75% vs. current

Toll Road

Importance: 0.40

54 species

-63% vs. current

Gully Road

Importance: 0.40

54 species

-63% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.

Viola beckwithii

Beckwith'S Violet

Very Common0.44 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common0.26 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

Oregon Bitterroot

Very Common0.25 obs.

Eriogonum caespitosum

Matted Wild Buckwheat

Very Common0.25 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common0.2 obs.

Allium parvum

Common0.17 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

Smooth Rock-Star

Common0.17 obs.

Trifolium andersonii

Anderson'S Clover

Common0.13 obs.

Claytonia rubra

Red-Stemmed Spring Beauty

Common0.13 obs.

Eremogone kingii

Common0.12 obs.

Collomia tinctoria

Common0.11 obs.

Eriophyllum lanatum

Woolly Eriophyllum

Occasional0.11 obs.

Plagiobothrys glomeratus

Occasional0.1 obs.

Anas acuta

Pintail

Occasional0.09 obs.

Pinus monophylla

One-Leaved Nut Pine

Occasional0.09 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddyduck

Occasional0.09 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional0.09 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Rare0.07 obs.

Thysanocarpus curvipes

Lacepod

Rare0.06 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

Bushtit

Rare0.05 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 51 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 51 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Storey County

-75% species diversity