Elko County

Ecosystem Overview

The Elko County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Elko County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Carlin, Elko County hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #47 for species diversity among 100 Elko County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlin

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common22.95 obs.

Sedum debile

Weak-Stem Stonecrop

Very Common13 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common13 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

Sulphurflower

Very Common13 obs.

Eriogonum heracleoides

Wyeth'S Buckwheat

Very Common12 obs.

Astragalus calycosus

King'S Milkvetch

Common10.08 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Common9 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Common9 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

Sitka Columbine

Common9 obs.

Phacelia sericea

Silky Phacelia

Common8 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland Lousewort

Common8 obs.

Pinus longaeva

Bristlecone Pine

Occasional8 obs.

Calochortus bruneaunis

Occasional8 obs.

Allium acuminatum

Hooker'S Onion

Occasional8 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Occasional8 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional8 obs.

Pinus monophylla

One-Leaved Nut Pine

Occasional7 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Rare7 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California Veratrum

Rare7 obs.

Lepidium nanum

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Elko County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Te-moak Tribe Of Western Shoshone

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Te-moak Tribe Of Western Shoshone

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Jarbidge Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Rough Hills Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Carlin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+1% vs. current

East Humboldt Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+1% vs. current

Ruby Mountains Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% 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 Elko County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common22.95 obs.

Sedum debile

Weak-Stem Stonecrop

Very Common13 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common13 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

Sulphurflower

Very Common13 obs.

Eriogonum heracleoides

Wyeth'S Buckwheat

Very Common12 obs.

Astragalus calycosus

King'S Milkvetch

Common10.08 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Common9 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Common9 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

Sitka Columbine

Common9 obs.

Phacelia sericea

Silky Phacelia

Common8 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland Lousewort

Common8 obs.

Pinus longaeva

Bristlecone Pine

Occasional8 obs.

Calochortus bruneaunis

Occasional8 obs.

Allium acuminatum

Hooker'S Onion

Occasional8 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Occasional8 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional8 obs.

Pinus monophylla

One-Leaved Nut Pine

Occasional7 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Rare7 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California Veratrum

Rare7 obs.

Lepidium nanum

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Elko County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Te-moak Tribe Of Western Shoshone

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Te-moak Tribe Of Western Shoshone

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Jarbidge Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Rough Hills Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Carlin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+1% vs. current

East Humboldt Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+1% vs. current

Ruby Mountains Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlin

+1% species diversity