Lyon County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lyon County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Lyon County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Yerington, Lyon County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Lyon County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Yerington

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Eriogonum alexanderae

Very Common8 obs.

Gambelia wislizenii

Longnose Leopard Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Eremothera nevadensis

Nevada suncup

Very Common6 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Very Common5 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common5 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Common5 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Common5 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common5 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Common5 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common5 obs.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

apricot-mallow

Common5 obs.

Psorothamnus polydenius

Occasional4 obs.

Phacelia gymnoclada

Occasional4 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Occasional4 obs.

Tetradymia tetrameres

dune horsebrush

Occasional4 obs.

Eriogonum lemmonii

Lemmon's wild buckwheat

Occasional4 obs.

Micropuntia pulchella

Occasional4 obs.

Pectocarya setosa

Rare3 obs.

Eriogonum maculatum

Rare3 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Rare3 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Yerington

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Eriogonum alexanderae

Very Common8 obs.

Gambelia wislizenii

Longnose Leopard Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Eremothera nevadensis

Nevada suncup

Very Common6 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Very Common5 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common5 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Common5 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Common5 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common5 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Common5 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common5 obs.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

apricot-mallow

Common5 obs.

Psorothamnus polydenius

Occasional4 obs.

Phacelia gymnoclada

Occasional4 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Occasional4 obs.

Tetradymia tetrameres

dune horsebrush

Occasional4 obs.

Eriogonum lemmonii

Lemmon's wild buckwheat

Occasional4 obs.

Micropuntia pulchella

Occasional4 obs.

Pectocarya setosa

Rare3 obs.

Eriogonum maculatum

Rare3 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Rare3 obs.

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