Mineral County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mineral County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Mineral 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 Hawthorne, Mineral County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Mineral County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hawthorne

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Astragalus malacus

shaggy milk-vetch

Very Common9 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Very Common9 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common7 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common7 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Astragalus casei

Common6 obs.

Grayia spinosa

spiny hopsage

Common6 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common6 obs.

Tetradymia glabrata

littleleaf horsebrush

Common5 obs.

Castilleja chromosa

desert paintbrush

Common5 obs.

Muilla coronata

Common5 obs.

Ionactis alpina

crag aster

Occasional5 obs.

Phacelia vallis-mortae

Occasional5 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Occasional5 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional4 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional4 obs.

Penstemon arenarius

Occasional4 obs.

Phacelia gymnoclada

Rare4 obs.

Eriogonum heermannii

Rare3 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mineral County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Hawthorne

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Soda Spring Valley

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Walker Lake Valley

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Schurz

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 Mineral County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mineral County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Hawthorne

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Soda Spring Valley

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Walker Lake Valley

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Schurz

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hawthorne

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Astragalus malacus

shaggy milk-vetch

Very Common9 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Very Common9 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common7 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common7 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Astragalus casei

Common6 obs.

Grayia spinosa

spiny hopsage

Common6 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common6 obs.

Tetradymia glabrata

littleleaf horsebrush

Common5 obs.

Castilleja chromosa

desert paintbrush

Common5 obs.

Muilla coronata

Common5 obs.

Ionactis alpina

crag aster

Occasional5 obs.

Phacelia vallis-mortae

Occasional5 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Occasional5 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional4 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional4 obs.

Penstemon arenarius

Occasional4 obs.

Phacelia gymnoclada

Rare4 obs.

Eriogonum heermannii

Rare3 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Rare3 obs.

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