Pershing County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pershing County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Pershing County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lovelock, Pershing County hosts 1360% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pershing County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lovelock

+1360% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Artemisia spinescens

Very Common5 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Very Common3 obs.

Paruroctonus boreus

Very Common3 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common2 obs.

Claytonia rubra

erubescent miner's-lettuce

Common2 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common2 obs.

Tetradymia spinosa

catclaw horsebrush

Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common2 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Hadrurus spadix

Occasional2 obs.

Paruroctonus becki

Occasional2 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus andersonii

desert peach

Occasional2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Rare1 obs.

Bombus morrisoni

Morrison Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1360%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pershing County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Lovelock

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1360% 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 Pershing County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1360%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pershing County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Lovelock

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1360% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lovelock

+1360% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Artemisia spinescens

Very Common5 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Very Common3 obs.

Paruroctonus boreus

Very Common3 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common2 obs.

Claytonia rubra

erubescent miner's-lettuce

Common2 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common2 obs.

Tetradymia spinosa

catclaw horsebrush

Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common2 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Hadrurus spadix

Occasional2 obs.

Paruroctonus becki

Occasional2 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus andersonii

desert peach

Occasional2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Rare1 obs.

Bombus morrisoni

Morrison Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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