Amargosa Desert

Ecosystem Overview

The Amargosa Desert ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Nye County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nye County nearby has 45% more documented species, Amargosa Desert offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 Nye County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Nye County

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common11 obs.

Cyprinodon diabolis

Devils Hole Pupfish

Very Common10 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Very Common5 obs.

Plantago ovata

Blond Plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common5 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Common4 obs.

Arctomecon merriamii

white bear-poppy

Common4 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Common3 obs.

Astragalus preussii

Preuss's milk-vetch

Common3 obs.

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Common3 obs.

Amphipappus fremontii

Fremont's chaffbush

Common2 obs.

Phacelia crenulata

Occasional2 obs.

Oreocarya confertiflora

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium mohavense

Mojave thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Schoenus nigricans

Black Bog-rush

Occasional2 obs.

Nicotiana obtusifolia

desert tobacco

Occasional2 obs.

Xylorhiza tortifolia

hurt-leaf woody-aster

Occasional2 obs.

Sisyrinchium funereum

Rare2 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Rare1 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+112%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nye County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nye County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-45% vs. current

Tonopah

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Beatty

Importance: 0.38

44 species

+25% vs. current

Hot Creek Valley

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+175% vs. current

Sarcobatus Flat

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+358% vs. current

Big Sand Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+358% vs. current

Stone Cabin Valley

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+400% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1275% 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 Nye County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+112%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nye County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nye County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-45% vs. current

Tonopah

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Beatty

Importance: 0.38

44 species

+25% vs. current

Hot Creek Valley

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+175% vs. current

Sarcobatus Flat

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+358% vs. current

Big Sand Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+358% vs. current

Stone Cabin Valley

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+400% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1275% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Nye County

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common11 obs.

Cyprinodon diabolis

Devils Hole Pupfish

Very Common10 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Very Common5 obs.

Plantago ovata

Blond Plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common5 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Common4 obs.

Arctomecon merriamii

white bear-poppy

Common4 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Common3 obs.

Astragalus preussii

Preuss's milk-vetch

Common3 obs.

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Common3 obs.

Amphipappus fremontii

Fremont's chaffbush

Common2 obs.

Phacelia crenulata

Occasional2 obs.

Oreocarya confertiflora

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium mohavense

Mojave thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Schoenus nigricans

Black Bog-rush

Occasional2 obs.

Nicotiana obtusifolia

desert tobacco

Occasional2 obs.

Xylorhiza tortifolia

hurt-leaf woody-aster

Occasional2 obs.

Sisyrinchium funereum

Rare2 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Rare1 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Rare1 obs.

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