Austin

Ecosystem Overview

The Austin ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Lander County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lander County nearby has 90% more documented species, Austin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 100 Lander County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Lander County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Paracotalpa granicollis

Very Common0.72 obs.

Ribes velutinum

Desert Gooseberry

Very Common0.7 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Very Common0.69 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Very Common0.6 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

Common Stonecrop

Very Common0.6 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Common0.2 obs.

Penstemon speciosus

Common0.12 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lander County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Lander County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-90% vs. current

Austin Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-38% vs. current

Battle Mountain

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+700% vs. current

Te-moak Tribe Of Western Shoshone - Battle Mountain Colony

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+700% vs. current

Te-moak Tribe Of Western Shoshone - Battle Mountain Colony

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+700% vs. current

Kingston

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-27% vs. current

Mountain View Golf Club

in Battle Mountain

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+700% vs. current

Toiyabe Crest Trail

Importance: 0.40

66 species

-88% 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 Lander County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lander County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Lander County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-90% vs. current

Austin Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-38% vs. current

Battle Mountain

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+700% vs. current

Te-moak Tribe Of Western Shoshone - Battle Mountain Colony

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+700% vs. current

Te-moak Tribe Of Western Shoshone - Battle Mountain Colony

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+700% vs. current

Kingston

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-27% vs. current

Mountain View Golf Club

in Battle Mountain

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+700% vs. current

Toiyabe Crest Trail

Importance: 0.40

66 species

-88% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Paracotalpa granicollis

Very Common0.72 obs.

Ribes velutinum

Desert Gooseberry

Very Common0.7 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Very Common0.69 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Very Common0.6 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

Common Stonecrop

Very Common0.6 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Common0.2 obs.

Penstemon speciosus

Common0.12 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Common0.04 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Lander County

-90% species diversity