Churchill County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Churchill County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Churchill 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 Stillwater Range Wilderness Study Area, Churchill County hosts 45% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Stillwater Range Wilderness Study Area

+45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Very Common10 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common8.02 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Saltbush

Very Common8 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common7 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

Sheepfat

Very Common7 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark'S Grebe

Common6 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Common5 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common5 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Common5 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-Faced Ibis

Common4 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Saltlover

Common4 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Occasional4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Oenothera deltoides

Desert-Lantern

Occasional3.39 obs.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

Desert-Mallow

Occasional3.16 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Tetradymia tetrameres

Dune Horsebrush

Occasional3 obs.

Sarcobatus baileyi

Bailey Greasewood

Rare3 obs.

Euphrosyne nevadensis

Rare3 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

Prince'S-Plume

Rare3 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Stillwater Range Wilderness Study Area

+45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Very Common10 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common8.02 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Saltbush

Very Common8 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common7 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

Sheepfat

Very Common7 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark'S Grebe

Common6 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Common5 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common5 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Common5 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-Faced Ibis

Common4 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Saltlover

Common4 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Occasional4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Oenothera deltoides

Desert-Lantern

Occasional3.39 obs.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

Desert-Mallow

Occasional3.16 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Tetradymia tetrameres

Dune Horsebrush

Occasional3 obs.

Sarcobatus baileyi

Bailey Greasewood

Rare3 obs.

Euphrosyne nevadensis

Rare3 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

Prince'S-Plume

Rare3 obs.

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