Lander County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lander County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Lander 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 Battle Mountain, Lander County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lander County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Battle Mountain

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Eriogonum microtheca

Very Common6 obs.

Phacelia hastata

silver-leaved phacelia

Very Common5 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common4 obs.

Claytonia umbellata

Very Common4 obs.

Lupinus uncialis

Common3 obs.

Polemonium viscosum

skunk polemonium

Common3 obs.

Calochortus bruneaunis

Common3 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common3 obs.

Penstemon watsonii

Watson's penstemon

Common3 obs.

Monardella odoratissima

mountain monardella

Common3 obs.

Ipomopsis tenuituba

Occasional3 obs.

Erigeron compositus

fern-leaved fleabane

Occasional3 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional3 obs.

Cymopterus goodrichii

Occasional3 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

mat rockspirea

Occasional3 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Occasional3 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Rare3 obs.

Symphoricarpos rotundifolius

round-leaved snowberry

Rare3 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lander County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Battle Mountain

Importance: 0.36

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 Lander County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lander County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Battle Mountain

Importance: 0.36

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Battle Mountain

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Eriogonum microtheca

Very Common6 obs.

Phacelia hastata

silver-leaved phacelia

Very Common5 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common4 obs.

Claytonia umbellata

Very Common4 obs.

Lupinus uncialis

Common3 obs.

Polemonium viscosum

skunk polemonium

Common3 obs.

Calochortus bruneaunis

Common3 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common3 obs.

Penstemon watsonii

Watson's penstemon

Common3 obs.

Monardella odoratissima

mountain monardella

Common3 obs.

Ipomopsis tenuituba

Occasional3 obs.

Erigeron compositus

fern-leaved fleabane

Occasional3 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional3 obs.

Cymopterus goodrichii

Occasional3 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

mat rockspirea

Occasional3 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Occasional3 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Rare3 obs.

Symphoricarpos rotundifolius

round-leaved snowberry

Rare3 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare3 obs.

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