Winnemucca

Ecosystem Overview

The Winnemucca ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Humboldt County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Humboldt County nearby has 85% more documented species, Winnemucca offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Humboldt County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Humboldt County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Very Common1 obs.

Sassacus papenhoei

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum microtheca

Occasional1 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Humboldt County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Humboldt County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-85% 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 Humboldt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Humboldt County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Humboldt County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-85% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Humboldt County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Very Common1 obs.

Sassacus papenhoei

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum microtheca

Occasional1 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

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