Humboldt County

Ecosystem Overview

The Humboldt County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Humboldt 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 Winnemucca, Humboldt County hosts 567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Humboldt County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Winnemucca

+567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Very Common12 obs.

Eatonella nivea

Very Common9 obs.

Canbya aurea

Very Common6 obs.

Ionactis alpina

crag aster

Very Common5 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common4 obs.

Lupinus uncialis

Common4 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common4 obs.

Epipactis gigantea

chatterbox

Common4 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping pepperweed

Common4 obs.

Penstemon speciosus

Common4 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Occasional3 obs.

Eriogonum heermannii

Occasional3 obs.

Astragalus tiehmii

Occasional3 obs.

Nama aretioides

Occasional3 obs.

Ladeania lanceolata

wild lemonweed

Occasional3 obs.

Linanthus pungens

granite prickly phlox

Rare3 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Rare3 obs.

Crotaphytus bicinctores

Great Basin Collared Lizard

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Humboldt County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Winnemucca

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+567% 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 Humboldt County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Humboldt County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Winnemucca

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+567% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Winnemucca

+567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Very Common12 obs.

Eatonella nivea

Very Common9 obs.

Canbya aurea

Very Common6 obs.

Ionactis alpina

crag aster

Very Common5 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common4 obs.

Lupinus uncialis

Common4 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common4 obs.

Epipactis gigantea

chatterbox

Common4 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping pepperweed

Common4 obs.

Penstemon speciosus

Common4 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Occasional3 obs.

Eriogonum heermannii

Occasional3 obs.

Astragalus tiehmii

Occasional3 obs.

Nama aretioides

Occasional3 obs.

Ladeania lanceolata

wild lemonweed

Occasional3 obs.

Linanthus pungens

granite prickly phlox

Rare3 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Rare3 obs.

Crotaphytus bicinctores

Great Basin Collared Lizard

Rare3 obs.

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