Gold Hill

Ecosystem Overview

The Gold Hill ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Storey County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Storey County nearby has 76% more documented species, Gold Hill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 51 Storey County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 51 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 51 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Storey County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Mentzelia laevicaulis

Great Mentzelia

Very Common0.93 obs.

Pinus monophylla

One-Leaved Nut Pine

Very Common0.68 obs.

Cusickiella douglasii

Very Common0.35 obs.

Antennaria dimorpha

Low Pussytoes

Very Common0.35 obs.

Tanacetum parthenium

Feverfew

Very Common0.33 obs.

Eriogonum robustum

Common0.3 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Common0.29 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common0.27 obs.

Arceuthobium divaricatum

Common0.14 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common0.07 obs.

Eriogonum nudum

Common0.07 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Occasional0.07 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional0.06 obs.

Cirsium occidentale

Western Thistle

Occasional0.05 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

Sulphurflower

Occasional0.03 obs.

Ribes velutinum

Desert Gooseberry

Occasional0.03 obs.

Lepus californicus

Eselhase

Occasional0.03 obs.

Eriogonum wrightii

Bastard-Sage

Rare0.03 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Douglas Rabbitbrush

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Storey County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Storey County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-76% vs. current

Lockwood

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-55% vs. current

Virginia City Highlands

Importance: 0.50

20 species

-5% vs. current

Virginia City

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+46% vs. current

Silver Terrace Cemeteries

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+46% vs. current

Truckee River

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-76% vs. current

Toll Road

Importance: 0.40

54 species

-65% vs. current

Gully Road

Importance: 0.40

54 species

-65% vs. current

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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

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Storey County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Storey County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-76% vs. current

Lockwood

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-55% vs. current

Virginia City Highlands

Importance: 0.50

20 species

-5% vs. current

Virginia City

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+46% vs. current

Silver Terrace Cemeteries

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+46% vs. current

Truckee River

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-76% vs. current

Toll Road

Importance: 0.40

54 species

-65% vs. current

Gully Road

Importance: 0.40

54 species

-65% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Mentzelia laevicaulis

Great Mentzelia

Very Common0.93 obs.

Pinus monophylla

One-Leaved Nut Pine

Very Common0.68 obs.

Cusickiella douglasii

Very Common0.35 obs.

Antennaria dimorpha

Low Pussytoes

Very Common0.35 obs.

Tanacetum parthenium

Feverfew

Very Common0.33 obs.

Eriogonum robustum

Common0.3 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Common0.29 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common0.27 obs.

Arceuthobium divaricatum

Common0.14 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common0.07 obs.

Eriogonum nudum

Common0.07 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Occasional0.07 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional0.06 obs.

Cirsium occidentale

Western Thistle

Occasional0.05 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

Sulphurflower

Occasional0.03 obs.

Ribes velutinum

Desert Gooseberry

Occasional0.03 obs.

Lepus californicus

Eselhase

Occasional0.03 obs.

Eriogonum wrightii

Bastard-Sage

Rare0.03 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Douglas Rabbitbrush

Rare0.03 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 51 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 51 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Storey County

-76% species diversity