Pahranagat Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Pahranagat Valley ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common9 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Very Common6 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common6 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Common5 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common4 obs.

Cymopterus ripleyi

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common3 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional3 obs.

Coleogyne ramosissima

blackbrush

Occasional3 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional3 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional3 obs.

Mirabilis pudica

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Caliente

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Upper Pahranagat Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Tikaboo Valley

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Sixmile Flat

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Kane Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lower Pahranagat 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Caliente

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Upper Pahranagat Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Tikaboo Valley

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Sixmile Flat

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Kane Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lower Pahranagat 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common9 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Very Common6 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common6 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Common5 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common4 obs.

Cymopterus ripleyi

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common3 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional3 obs.

Coleogyne ramosissima

blackbrush

Occasional3 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional3 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional3 obs.

Mirabilis pudica

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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