Lincoln County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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 Caliente, Lincoln County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Caliente

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common15 obs.

Frasera albomarginata

desert frasera

Very Common13 obs.

Eriogonum shockleyi

Shockley's wild buckwheat

Very Common12 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common12 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common11 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Common11 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Common11 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common10 obs.

Cymopterus ripleyi

Common10 obs.

Eriogonum microtheca

Common10 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common9 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Occasional9 obs.

Calochortus flexuosus

Occasional9 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Occasional9 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Occasional8 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Occasional8 obs.

Coleogyne ramosissima

blackbrush

Occasional8 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

mat rockspirea

Rare8 obs.

Eriogonum caespitosum

matted wild buckwheat

Rare7 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Caliente

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Pahranagat Valley

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Upper Pahranagat Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Tikaboo Valley

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Sixmile Flat

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Kane Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lower Pahranagat Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Caliente

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Pahranagat Valley

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Upper Pahranagat Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Tikaboo Valley

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Sixmile Flat

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Kane Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lower Pahranagat Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Caliente

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common15 obs.

Frasera albomarginata

desert frasera

Very Common13 obs.

Eriogonum shockleyi

Shockley's wild buckwheat

Very Common12 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common12 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common11 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Common11 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Common11 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common10 obs.

Cymopterus ripleyi

Common10 obs.

Eriogonum microtheca

Common10 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common9 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Occasional9 obs.

Calochortus flexuosus

Occasional9 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Occasional9 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Occasional8 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Occasional8 obs.

Coleogyne ramosissima

blackbrush

Occasional8 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

mat rockspirea

Rare8 obs.

Eriogonum caespitosum

matted wild buckwheat

Rare7 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Rare7 obs.

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