Soda Spring Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Soda Spring Valley ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Mineral County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mineral County nearby has 80% more documented species, Soda Spring Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Mineral County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Mineral County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Juncus balticus

Wire Rush

Very Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common2 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela amargosae

Very Common1 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Common1 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Common1 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common1 obs.

Amphiscirpus nevadensis

Nevada bulrush

Common1 obs.

Lycium shockleyi

Common1 obs.

Streptanthus longirostris

Common1 obs.

Suaeda nigra

shrubby seepweed

Occasional1 obs.

Allenrolfea occidentalis

iodine-bush

Occasional1 obs.

Atriplex parryi

Parry's saltbush

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia salsola

burrobush

Occasional1 obs.

Acamptopappus shockleyi

Shockley's goldenhead

Occasional1 obs.

Chaenactis stevioides

esteve pincushion

Occasional1 obs.

Cherax quadricarinatus

Australian redclaw crayfish

Rare1 obs.

Atriplex torreyi

Torrey's saltbush

Rare1 obs.

Malacothrix glabrata

smooth desert-dandelion

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mineral County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Mineral County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-80% vs. current

Hawthorne

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Walker Lake Valley

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+18% vs. current

Schurz

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+1900% 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 Mineral County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mineral County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Mineral County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-80% vs. current

Hawthorne

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Walker Lake Valley

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+18% vs. current

Schurz

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+1900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Mineral County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Juncus balticus

Wire Rush

Very Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common2 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela amargosae

Very Common1 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Common1 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Common1 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common1 obs.

Amphiscirpus nevadensis

Nevada bulrush

Common1 obs.

Lycium shockleyi

Common1 obs.

Streptanthus longirostris

Common1 obs.

Suaeda nigra

shrubby seepweed

Occasional1 obs.

Allenrolfea occidentalis

iodine-bush

Occasional1 obs.

Atriplex parryi

Parry's saltbush

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia salsola

burrobush

Occasional1 obs.

Acamptopappus shockleyi

Shockley's goldenhead

Occasional1 obs.

Chaenactis stevioides

esteve pincushion

Occasional1 obs.

Cherax quadricarinatus

Australian redclaw crayfish

Rare1 obs.

Atriplex torreyi

Torrey's saltbush

Rare1 obs.

Malacothrix glabrata

smooth desert-dandelion

Rare1 obs.

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