Gardnerville

Ecosystem Overview

The Gardnerville ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Douglas County nearby has 84% more documented species, Gardnerville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Douglas County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Douglas County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common3 obs.

Platycryptus californicus

jumping spiders

Very Common2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus morrisoni

Morrison Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Schistocerca shoshone

Common1 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Phidippus johnsoni

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional1 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Douglas County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-84% vs. current

Stateline

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+78% vs. current

Minden

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+167% vs. current

Gardnerville Ranchos

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+300% vs. current

Zephyr Cove-round Hill Village

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+45% vs. current

Indian Hills

Importance: 0.23

30 species

-47% vs. current

Kingsbury

Importance: 0.22

54 species

-70% vs. current

Johnson Lane

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+23% 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

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Douglas County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-84% vs. current

Stateline

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+78% vs. current

Minden

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+167% vs. current

Gardnerville Ranchos

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+300% vs. current

Zephyr Cove-round Hill Village

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+45% vs. current

Indian Hills

Importance: 0.23

30 species

-47% vs. current

Kingsbury

Importance: 0.22

54 species

-70% vs. current

Johnson Lane

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+23% 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Douglas County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common3 obs.

Platycryptus californicus

jumping spiders

Very Common2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus morrisoni

Morrison Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Schistocerca shoshone

Common1 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Phidippus johnsoni

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional1 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional1 obs.

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