Nye County

Ecosystem Overview

The Nye County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Nye 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 Tonopah, Nye County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 Nye County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Tonopah

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common22 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common20 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common19 obs.

Cirsium mohavense

Mojave thistle

Very Common15 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common15 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common15 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Common14 obs.

Lepidium nanum

Common14 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Common13 obs.

Astragalus preussii

Preuss's milk-vetch

Common13 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Common13 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional13 obs.

Eriogonum heermannii

Occasional12 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional12 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Occasional12 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

sheepfat

Occasional12 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Occasional12 obs.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

apricot-mallow

Rare12 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Rare12 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nye County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Tonopah

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Beatty

Importance: 0.38

44 species

+127% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

55 species

+82% vs. current

Hot Creek Valley

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Big Sand Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Sarcobatus Flat

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Stone Cabin Valley

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 Nye County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nye County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Tonopah

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Beatty

Importance: 0.38

44 species

+127% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

55 species

+82% vs. current

Hot Creek Valley

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Big Sand Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Sarcobatus Flat

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Stone Cabin Valley

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Tonopah

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common22 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common20 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common19 obs.

Cirsium mohavense

Mojave thistle

Very Common15 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common15 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common15 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Common14 obs.

Lepidium nanum

Common14 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Common13 obs.

Astragalus preussii

Preuss's milk-vetch

Common13 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Common13 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional13 obs.

Eriogonum heermannii

Occasional12 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional12 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Occasional12 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

sheepfat

Occasional12 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Occasional12 obs.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

apricot-mallow

Rare12 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Rare12 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare12 obs.

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