Incline Village-crystal Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Incline Village-crystal Bay ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Washoe County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Reno nearby has 3% more documented species, Incline Village-crystal Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 16 Washoe County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Reno

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Very Common6 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Very Common6 obs.

Eriogonum lobbii

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus vacciniifolia

Very Common5 obs.

Erythranthe primuloides

Very Common5 obs.

Ceanothus prostratus

squaw carpet

Common4 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common4 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common4 obs.

Ceanothus velutinus

big buckbrush

Common4 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Common3 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Occasional3 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus jeffreyi

Jeffrey's Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Richardsonius egregius

Lahontan Redside

Occasional3 obs.

Hordeum brachyantherum

Meadow barley

Occasional2 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare2 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Rare2 obs.

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Signal crayfish

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+131%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washoe County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Reno

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-3% vs. current

Washoe County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-3% vs. current

Sparks

Importance: 0.39

97 species

0% vs. current

Virginia Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+385% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+978% vs. current

Herman's Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1113% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3133% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4750% 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 Washoe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+131%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washoe County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Reno

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-3% vs. current

Washoe County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-3% vs. current

Sparks

Importance: 0.39

97 species

0% vs. current

Virginia Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+385% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+978% vs. current

Herman's Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1113% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3133% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4750% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Reno

-3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Very Common6 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Very Common6 obs.

Eriogonum lobbii

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus vacciniifolia

Very Common5 obs.

Erythranthe primuloides

Very Common5 obs.

Ceanothus prostratus

squaw carpet

Common4 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common4 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common4 obs.

Ceanothus velutinus

big buckbrush

Common4 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Common3 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Occasional3 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus jeffreyi

Jeffrey's Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Richardsonius egregius

Lahontan Redside

Occasional3 obs.

Hordeum brachyantherum

Meadow barley

Occasional2 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare2 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Rare2 obs.

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Signal crayfish

Rare2 obs.

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