Upper Pahranagat Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Pahranagat Lake ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lincoln County nearby has 76% more documented species, Upper Pahranagat Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-76% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Common1 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Schoenoplectus acutus

Tule

Occasional1 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Occasional1 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Rare1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-76% vs. current

Caliente

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+700% vs. current

Pahranagat Valley

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

Tikaboo Valley

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+26% vs. current

Sixmile Flat

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+118% vs. current

Kane Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+300% vs. current

Lower Pahranagat Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-76% vs. current

Caliente

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+700% vs. current

Pahranagat Valley

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

Tikaboo Valley

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+26% vs. current

Sixmile Flat

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+118% vs. current

Kane Springs Valley

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+300% vs. current

Lower Pahranagat Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Common1 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Schoenoplectus acutus

Tule

Occasional1 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Occasional1 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Rare1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Rare1 obs.

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