Railroad Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Railroad Valley ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Nevada, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nevada nearby has 40% more documented species, Railroad Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 127 Nevada natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 127 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 127 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Nevada

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common4 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Very Common4 obs.

Tetradymia spinosa

catclaw horsebrush

Very Common4 obs.

Cymopterus ripleyi

Very Common4 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common3 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common3 obs.

Hemileuca hera

Hera Sheepmoth

Common3 obs.

Neokochia americana

perennial summer-cypress

Common3 obs.

Mirabilis alipes

Common3 obs.

Mentzelia torreyi

Torrey's blazingstar

Common2 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

current-leaf globe-mallow

Occasional2 obs.

Sarcobatus baileyi

Bailey greasewood

Occasional2 obs.

Iva axillaris

devil's-weed

Occasional2 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum microtheca

Occasional2 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Occasional2 obs.

Gambelia wislizenii

Longnose Leopard Lizard

Rare2 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nevada

Importance: 0.71

100 species

-40% vs. current

Reno

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-40% vs. current

Carson City

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% vs. current

Clark County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-40% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

-5% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-40% vs. current

Elko

Importance: 0.41

29 species

+107% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-40% 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 Nevada.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nevada

Importance: 0.71

100 species

-40% vs. current

Reno

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-40% vs. current

Carson City

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% vs. current

Clark County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-40% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

-5% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-40% vs. current

Elko

Importance: 0.41

29 species

+107% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-40% 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 127 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 127 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Nevada

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common4 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Very Common4 obs.

Tetradymia spinosa

catclaw horsebrush

Very Common4 obs.

Cymopterus ripleyi

Very Common4 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common3 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common3 obs.

Hemileuca hera

Hera Sheepmoth

Common3 obs.

Neokochia americana

perennial summer-cypress

Common3 obs.

Mirabilis alipes

Common3 obs.

Mentzelia torreyi

Torrey's blazingstar

Common2 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

current-leaf globe-mallow

Occasional2 obs.

Sarcobatus baileyi

Bailey greasewood

Occasional2 obs.

Iva axillaris

devil's-weed

Occasional2 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum microtheca

Occasional2 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Occasional2 obs.

Gambelia wislizenii

Longnose Leopard Lizard

Rare2 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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