Elko County

Ecosystem Overview

The Elko County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Elko 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 Elko, Elko County hosts 245% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Elko County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Elko

+245% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Very Common13 obs.

Sedum debile

weak-stem stonecrop

Very Common13 obs.

Eriogonum heracleoides

Wyeth's buckwheat

Very Common12 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common9 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common9 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Common9 obs.

Calochortus bruneaunis

Common8 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common8 obs.

Pinus longaeva

intermountain bristlecone pine

Common8 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Common8 obs.

Phacelia sericea

silky phacelia

Common8 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Occasional8 obs.

Allium acuminatum

tapertip onion

Occasional7 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Occasional7 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional7 obs.

Astragalus calycosus

Torrey's milk-vetch

Occasional7 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Rare6 obs.

Ipomopsis congesta

ball-head gilia

Rare6 obs.

Platanthera dilatata

Scent-Bottle

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Elko County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Elko

Importance: 0.41

29 species

+245% vs. current

Carlin

Importance: 0.37

33 species

+203% vs. current

West Wendover

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+733% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% 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 Elko County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Elko County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Elko

Importance: 0.41

29 species

+245% vs. current

Carlin

Importance: 0.37

33 species

+203% vs. current

West Wendover

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+733% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Elko

+245% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Very Common13 obs.

Sedum debile

weak-stem stonecrop

Very Common13 obs.

Eriogonum heracleoides

Wyeth's buckwheat

Very Common12 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common9 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common9 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Common9 obs.

Calochortus bruneaunis

Common8 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common8 obs.

Pinus longaeva

intermountain bristlecone pine

Common8 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Common8 obs.

Phacelia sericea

silky phacelia

Common8 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Occasional8 obs.

Allium acuminatum

tapertip onion

Occasional7 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Occasional7 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional7 obs.

Astragalus calycosus

Torrey's milk-vetch

Occasional7 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Rare6 obs.

Ipomopsis congesta

ball-head gilia

Rare6 obs.

Platanthera dilatata

Scent-Bottle

Rare6 obs.

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