Carlin

Ecosystem Overview

The Carlin ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Elko County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Elko, Carlin hosts 14% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Elko 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Elko

+14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus nuttallii

Mountain Cottontail

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Common1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella breweri

Brewer's Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Elko County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Elko

Importance: 0.41

29 species

+14% vs. current

Elko County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

West Wendover

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+175% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+1000% 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 Elko County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Elko County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Elko

Importance: 0.41

29 species

+14% vs. current

Elko County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

West Wendover

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+175% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+1000% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Elko

+14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus nuttallii

Mountain Cottontail

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Common1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella breweri

Brewer's Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

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