Black Rock Desert

Ecosystem Overview

The Black Rock Desert ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Nevada, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nevada nearby has 26% more documented species, Black Rock Desert offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 127 Nevada natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 127 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 127 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Nevada

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Tiquilia nuttallii

rosette tiquilia

Very Common3 obs.

Nama aretioides

Very Common3 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum pusillum

yellow turbans

Very Common2 obs.

Glyptopleura marginata

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura denticollis

Black-fronted Forktail

Common2 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common2 obs.

Stephanomeria pauciflora

Common2 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Common2 obs.

Astragalus geyeri

Geyer's milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Crotaphytus bicinctores

Great Basin Collared Lizard

Common2 obs.

Nama densa

leafy nama

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum heermannii

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Occasional1 obs.

Tabanus punctifer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula comanche

Comanche Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Rare1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nevada

Importance: 0.71

100 species

-26% vs. current

Reno

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-26% vs. current

Carson City

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-26% vs. current

Clark County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-26% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

+17% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-26% vs. current

Elko

Importance: 0.41

29 species

+155% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-26% 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

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nevada

Importance: 0.71

100 species

-26% vs. current

Reno

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-26% vs. current

Carson City

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-26% vs. current

Clark County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-26% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

+17% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-26% vs. current

Elko

Importance: 0.41

29 species

+155% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-26% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 127 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 127 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Nevada

-26% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Tiquilia nuttallii

rosette tiquilia

Very Common3 obs.

Nama aretioides

Very Common3 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum pusillum

yellow turbans

Very Common2 obs.

Glyptopleura marginata

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura denticollis

Black-fronted Forktail

Common2 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common2 obs.

Stephanomeria pauciflora

Common2 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Common2 obs.

Astragalus geyeri

Geyer's milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Crotaphytus bicinctores

Great Basin Collared Lizard

Common2 obs.

Nama densa

leafy nama

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum heermannii

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Occasional1 obs.

Tabanus punctifer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula comanche

Comanche Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Rare1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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