Indian Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Indian Hills ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Douglas County nearby has 70% more documented species, Indian Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Douglas County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Douglas County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Purshia glandulosa

desert bitterbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common7 obs.

Prunus andersonii

desert peach

Very Common4 obs.

Erythranthe carsonensis

Very Common4 obs.

Camissonia contorta

twisted suncup

Very Common3 obs.

Phacelia curvipes

Common2 obs.

Grayia spinosa

spiny hopsage

Common2 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common1 obs.

Toxicoscordion paniculatum

sand-corn

Common1 obs.

Calochortus bruneaunis

Occasional1 obs.

Muilla transmontana

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Occasional1 obs.

Pectocarya setosa

Occasional1 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Occasional1 obs.

Eriastrum wilcoxii

Occasional1 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Rare1 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

tufted broomrape

Rare1 obs.

Camissonia pusilla

obscure camissonia

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Douglas County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-70% vs. current

Stateline

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+233% vs. current

Minden

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+400% vs. current

Gardnerville Ranchos

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+650% vs. current

Zephyr Cove-round Hill Village

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+173% vs. current

Gardnerville

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+88% vs. current

Kingsbury

Importance: 0.22

54 species

-44% vs. current

Johnson Lane

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+131% 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 Douglas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Douglas County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-70% vs. current

Stateline

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+233% vs. current

Minden

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+400% vs. current

Gardnerville Ranchos

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+650% vs. current

Zephyr Cove-round Hill Village

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+173% vs. current

Gardnerville

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+88% vs. current

Kingsbury

Importance: 0.22

54 species

-44% vs. current

Johnson Lane

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+131% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Douglas County

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Purshia glandulosa

desert bitterbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common7 obs.

Prunus andersonii

desert peach

Very Common4 obs.

Erythranthe carsonensis

Very Common4 obs.

Camissonia contorta

twisted suncup

Very Common3 obs.

Phacelia curvipes

Common2 obs.

Grayia spinosa

spiny hopsage

Common2 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common1 obs.

Toxicoscordion paniculatum

sand-corn

Common1 obs.

Calochortus bruneaunis

Occasional1 obs.

Muilla transmontana

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Occasional1 obs.

Pectocarya setosa

Occasional1 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Occasional1 obs.

Eriastrum wilcoxii

Occasional1 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Rare1 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

tufted broomrape

Rare1 obs.

Camissonia pusilla

obscure camissonia

Rare1 obs.

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