White Pine County

Ecosystem Overview

The White Pine County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in White Pine 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 Ely, White Pine County hosts 1011% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 White Pine County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Ely

+1011% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus longaeva

intermountain bristlecone pine

Very Common52 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Very Common17 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Very Common16 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

mat rockspirea

Very Common15 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common14 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Common14 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common14 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Common13 obs.

Eriogonum holmgrenii

Common13 obs.

Penstemon eatonii

firecracker penstemon

Common12 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Common12 obs.

Chamaebatiaria millefolium

fernbush

Occasional11 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Occasional11 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional11 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Occasional10 obs.

Trifolium gymnocarpon

holly-leaf clover

Occasional9 obs.

Stenotus acaulis

stemless goldenweed

Occasional9 obs.

Frasera albomarginata

desert frasera

Rare9 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Rare9 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in White Pine County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Ely

Importance: 0.40

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Teresa Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Comins Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Stella Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cave 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 White Pine County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in White Pine County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Ely

Importance: 0.40

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Teresa Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Comins Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Stella Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cave 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Ely

+1011% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus longaeva

intermountain bristlecone pine

Very Common52 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Very Common17 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Very Common16 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

mat rockspirea

Very Common15 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common14 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Common14 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common14 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Common13 obs.

Eriogonum holmgrenii

Common13 obs.

Penstemon eatonii

firecracker penstemon

Common12 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Common12 obs.

Chamaebatiaria millefolium

fernbush

Occasional11 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Occasional11 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional11 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Occasional10 obs.

Trifolium gymnocarpon

holly-leaf clover

Occasional9 obs.

Stenotus acaulis

stemless goldenweed

Occasional9 obs.

Frasera albomarginata

desert frasera

Rare9 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Rare9 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Rare9 obs.

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