Churchill County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Churchill County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Churchill 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 Fallon, Churchill County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Churchill County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Fallon

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Very Common10 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common8 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common7 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

sheepfat

Very Common7 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Common6 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common5 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common5 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole

Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common4 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Occasional4 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Occasional4 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Occasional3 obs.

Psorothamnus polydenius

Occasional3 obs.

Eriogonum lemmonii

Lemmon's wild buckwheat

Occasional3 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional3 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare3 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Rare3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Fallon

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Very Common10 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common8 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common7 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

sheepfat

Very Common7 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Common6 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common5 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common5 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole

Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common4 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Occasional4 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Occasional4 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Occasional3 obs.

Psorothamnus polydenius

Occasional3 obs.

Eriogonum lemmonii

Lemmon's wild buckwheat

Occasional3 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional3 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare3 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Rare3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

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