Esmeralda County

Ecosystem Overview

The Esmeralda County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Esmeralda 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 Clayton Valley, Esmeralda County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Esmeralda County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 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. Clayton Valley

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Atriplex confertifolia

sheepfat

Very Common18 obs.

Sarcobatus baileyi

Bailey greasewood

Very Common14 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common14 obs.

Yucca brevifolia

Western Joshua Tree

Very Common12 obs.

Loeseliastrum depressum

depressed ipomopsis

Very Common11 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common10 obs.

Tetradymia glabrata

littleleaf horsebrush

Common9 obs.

Psorothamnus polydenius

Common9 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Common9 obs.

Eriogonum maculatum

Common7 obs.

Grayia spinosa

spiny hopsage

Common7 obs.

Mirabilis alipes

Occasional7 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional6 obs.

Blepharidachne kingii

Occasional6 obs.

Atriplex parryi

Parry's saltbush

Occasional6 obs.

Chaetadelpha wheeleri

Occasional6 obs.

Linanthus campanulatus

bellshape gilia

Occasional6 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Rare6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare6 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Esmeralda County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Clayton Valley

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Esmeralda County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Esmeralda County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Clayton Valley

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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. Clayton Valley

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Atriplex confertifolia

sheepfat

Very Common18 obs.

Sarcobatus baileyi

Bailey greasewood

Very Common14 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common14 obs.

Yucca brevifolia

Western Joshua Tree

Very Common12 obs.

Loeseliastrum depressum

depressed ipomopsis

Very Common11 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common10 obs.

Tetradymia glabrata

littleleaf horsebrush

Common9 obs.

Psorothamnus polydenius

Common9 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Common9 obs.

Eriogonum maculatum

Common7 obs.

Grayia spinosa

spiny hopsage

Common7 obs.

Mirabilis alipes

Occasional7 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional6 obs.

Blepharidachne kingii

Occasional6 obs.

Atriplex parryi

Parry's saltbush

Occasional6 obs.

Chaetadelpha wheeleri

Occasional6 obs.

Linanthus campanulatus

bellshape gilia

Occasional6 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Rare6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare6 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Rare5 obs.

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