White Pine County

Ecosystem Overview

The White Pine County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in White Pine County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Great Basin National Park, White Pine County hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #47 for species diversity among 100 White Pine County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Great Basin National Park

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Pinus longaeva

Bristlecone Pine

Very Common52 obs.

Pinus monophylla

One-Leaved Nut Pine

Very Common17 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Very Common17 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common16 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

Rock-Spiraea

Very Common15 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Common14 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Sagebrush Lizard

Common14 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Common13 obs.

Eriogonum holmgrenii

Common13 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common13 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Common13 obs.

Penstemon eatonii

Eaton'S Penstemon

Occasional12 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Occasional11 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Occasional11 obs.

Chamaebatiaria millefolium

Fernbush

Occasional11 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

Green-Leaf Manzanita

Occasional10 obs.

Eriogonum microtheca

Occasional9 obs.

Stenotus acaulis

Stemless Goldenweed

Rare9 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

Sulphurflower

Rare9 obs.

Trifolium gymnocarpon

Tufted Clover

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in White Pine County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Bald Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Bristlecone Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

High Schells Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Ely

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Mount Moriah Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Great Basin National Park

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

Cave Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% vs. current

White Pine Range Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+7% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Pinus longaeva

Bristlecone Pine

Very Common52 obs.

Pinus monophylla

One-Leaved Nut Pine

Very Common17 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Very Common17 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common16 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

Rock-Spiraea

Very Common15 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Common14 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Sagebrush Lizard

Common14 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Common13 obs.

Eriogonum holmgrenii

Common13 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common13 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Common13 obs.

Penstemon eatonii

Eaton'S Penstemon

Occasional12 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Occasional11 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Occasional11 obs.

Chamaebatiaria millefolium

Fernbush

Occasional11 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

Green-Leaf Manzanita

Occasional10 obs.

Eriogonum microtheca

Occasional9 obs.

Stenotus acaulis

Stemless Goldenweed

Rare9 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

Sulphurflower

Rare9 obs.

Trifolium gymnocarpon

Tufted Clover

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in White Pine County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Bald Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Bristlecone Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

High Schells Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Ely

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Mount Moriah Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Great Basin National Park

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

Cave Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% vs. current

White Pine Range Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+7% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Great Basin National Park

+4% species diversity