Walker Lake Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Walker Lake Valley ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Mineral County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mineral County nearby has 83% more documented species, Walker Lake Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Mineral County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Mineral County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Very Common5 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Very Common5 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common4 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Common1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common1 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Common1 obs.

Glyptopleura marginata

Occasional1 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional1 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked phalarope

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mineral County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Mineral County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-83% vs. current

Hawthorne

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Soda Spring Valley

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-15% vs. current

Schurz

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+1600% 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

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mineral County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Mineral County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-83% vs. current

Hawthorne

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Soda Spring Valley

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-15% vs. current

Schurz

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+1600% 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Mineral County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Very Common5 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Very Common5 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common4 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Common1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common1 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Common1 obs.

Glyptopleura marginata

Occasional1 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional1 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked phalarope

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

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