Reno

Ecosystem Overview

The Reno ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Washoe County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 16 Washoe County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Washoe County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common26 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common25 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common24 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Very Common23 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common22 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common20 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common19 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common19 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common17 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common16 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional16 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional16 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional15 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Occasional13 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional12 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional12 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Rare12 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Rare11 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washoe County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Washoe County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Sparks

Importance: 0.39

97 species

+3% vs. current

Virginia Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Herman's Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Tamarack Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washoe County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Washoe County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Sparks

Importance: 0.39

97 species

+3% vs. current

Virginia Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Herman's Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Tamarack Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Washoe County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common26 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common25 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common24 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Very Common23 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common22 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common20 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common19 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common19 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common17 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common16 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional16 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional16 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional15 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Occasional13 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional12 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional12 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Rare12 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Rare11 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare11 obs.

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