Big Sand Springs Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Sand Springs Valley ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Nye County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nye County nearby has 88% more documented species, Big Sand Springs Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 13 Nye County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 13 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Nye County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

apricot-mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Okanagana gibbera

Very Common2 obs.

Hilaria jamesii

Very Common1 obs.

Tiquilia nuttallii

rosette tiquilia

Very Common1 obs.

Eriastrum wilcoxii

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomopsis polycladon

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia acanthicarpa

burr ragweed

Common1 obs.

Dieteria canescens

hoary-aster

Common1 obs.

Micropuntia pulchella

Common1 obs.

Linanthus pungens

granite prickly phlox

Common1 obs.

Krascheninnikovia lanata

winterfat

Common1 obs.

Eriogonum microtheca

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nye County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nye County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-88% vs. current

Tonopah

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+200% vs. current

Beatty

Importance: 0.38

44 species

-73% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

55 species

-78% vs. current

Hot Creek Valley

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-40% vs. current

Sarcobatus Flat

Importance: 0.35

12 species

0% vs. current

Stone Cabin Valley

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% 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

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nye County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nye County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-88% vs. current

Tonopah

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+200% vs. current

Beatty

Importance: 0.38

44 species

-73% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

55 species

-78% vs. current

Hot Creek Valley

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-40% vs. current

Sarcobatus Flat

Importance: 0.35

12 species

0% vs. current

Stone Cabin Valley

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Amargosa Desert

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 13 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Nye County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

apricot-mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Okanagana gibbera

Very Common2 obs.

Hilaria jamesii

Very Common1 obs.

Tiquilia nuttallii

rosette tiquilia

Very Common1 obs.

Eriastrum wilcoxii

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomopsis polycladon

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia acanthicarpa

burr ragweed

Common1 obs.

Dieteria canescens

hoary-aster

Common1 obs.

Micropuntia pulchella

Common1 obs.

Linanthus pungens

granite prickly phlox

Common1 obs.

Krascheninnikovia lanata

winterfat

Common1 obs.

Eriogonum microtheca

Occasional1 obs.

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