Area 22

Ecosystem Overview

The Area 22 ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Nye County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Nye County, Area 22 hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 100 Nye County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Nye County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cymopterus gilmanii

Very Common2.09 obs.

Thamnosma montana

Very Common2.08 obs.

Myriopteris parryi

Very Common2.07 obs.

Eriogonum heermannii

Very Common1.65 obs.

Ambrosia deltoidea

Very Common1.29 obs.

Cochemiea tetrancistra

Common1.19 obs.

Yucca schidigera

Mohave Yucca

Common0.95 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

Wiggins'S Cholla

Common0.95 obs.

Lepidium fremontii

Fremont'S Pepperwort

Common0.93 obs.

Eucrypta micrantha

Common0.92 obs.

Nemacladus orientalis

Common0.92 obs.

Scopulophila rixfordii

Occasional0.89 obs.

Linanthus pungens

Prickly Phlox

Occasional0.89 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Occasional0.89 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Occasional0.88 obs.

Linanthus jonesii

Occasional0.88 obs.

Linanthus demissus

Occasional0.88 obs.

Nicotiana obtusifolia

Desert Tobacco

Rare0.85 obs.

Eriogonum glandulosum

Rare0.83 obs.

Bouteloua trifida

Rare0.83 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nye County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nye County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Blue Eagle Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Nevada National Security Site

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Range 77b

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Resting Springs Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Electronic Combat Systems (ecs)

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Area 25

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Yomba Shoshone Tribe

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% 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

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nye County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Nye County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Blue Eagle Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Nevada National Security Site

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Range 77b

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Resting Springs Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Electronic Combat Systems (ecs)

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Area 25

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Yomba Shoshone Tribe

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cymopterus gilmanii

Very Common2.09 obs.

Thamnosma montana

Very Common2.08 obs.

Myriopteris parryi

Very Common2.07 obs.

Eriogonum heermannii

Very Common1.65 obs.

Ambrosia deltoidea

Very Common1.29 obs.

Cochemiea tetrancistra

Common1.19 obs.

Yucca schidigera

Mohave Yucca

Common0.95 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

Wiggins'S Cholla

Common0.95 obs.

Lepidium fremontii

Fremont'S Pepperwort

Common0.93 obs.

Eucrypta micrantha

Common0.92 obs.

Nemacladus orientalis

Common0.92 obs.

Scopulophila rixfordii

Occasional0.89 obs.

Linanthus pungens

Prickly Phlox

Occasional0.89 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Occasional0.89 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Occasional0.88 obs.

Linanthus jonesii

Occasional0.88 obs.

Linanthus demissus

Occasional0.88 obs.

Nicotiana obtusifolia

Desert Tobacco

Rare0.85 obs.

Eriogonum glandulosum

Rare0.83 obs.

Bouteloua trifida

Rare0.83 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Nye County

+4% species diversity