Hot Creek Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Hot Creek Valley ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Nye 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 Nye County nearby has 80% more documented species, Hot Creek Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 Nye County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Nye County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common2 obs.

Bos taurus

Domesticated cattle

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Very Common2 obs.

Micropuntia pulchella

Very Common2 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Very Common2 obs.

Spea intermontana

Great Basin spadefoot toad

Common1 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Common1 obs.

Blepharidachne kingii

Common1 obs.

Zannichellia palustris

Horned Pondweed

Common1 obs.

Plagiobothrys salsus

Common1 obs.

Halerpestes cymbalaria

Shore Buttercup

Common1 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Occasional1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional1 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

apricot-mallow

Occasional1 obs.

Loeseliastrum depressum

depressed ipomopsis

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Glyptopleura marginata

Rare1 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

sheepfat

Rare1 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nye County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nye County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% vs. current

Tonopah

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+400% vs. current

Beatty

Importance: 0.38

44 species

-55% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

55 species

-64% vs. current

Sarcobatus Flat

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+67% vs. current

Big Sand Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+67% vs. current

Stone Cabin Valley

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+82% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+400% 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 Nye County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nye County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nye County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% vs. current

Tonopah

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+400% vs. current

Beatty

Importance: 0.38

44 species

-55% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

55 species

-64% vs. current

Sarcobatus Flat

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+67% vs. current

Big Sand Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+67% vs. current

Stone Cabin Valley

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+82% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+400% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Nye County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common2 obs.

Bos taurus

Domesticated cattle

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Very Common2 obs.

Micropuntia pulchella

Very Common2 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Very Common2 obs.

Spea intermontana

Great Basin spadefoot toad

Common1 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Common1 obs.

Blepharidachne kingii

Common1 obs.

Zannichellia palustris

Horned Pondweed

Common1 obs.

Plagiobothrys salsus

Common1 obs.

Halerpestes cymbalaria

Shore Buttercup

Common1 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Occasional1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional1 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

apricot-mallow

Occasional1 obs.

Loeseliastrum depressum

depressed ipomopsis

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Glyptopleura marginata

Rare1 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

sheepfat

Rare1 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Rare1 obs.

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