Greenwater Valley
Ecosystem Overview
The Greenwater Valley ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in inyo county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Inyo County nearby has 67% more documented species, Greenwater Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 24 inyo county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.
Larrea tridentata
Cysteodemus armatus
Linanthus jonesii
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
ground cholla
Grayia spinosa
spiny hopsage
Xylorhiza tortifolia
hurt-leaf woody-aster
Nama pusilla
smallleaf nama
Sonora occipitalis
Western Shovelnose Snake
Tachardiella larreae
Asphondylia resinosa
Coleonyx variegatus
Western Banded Gecko
Uta stansburiana
Side-blotched Lizard
Pituophis catenifer
Bullsnake [sayi]
Acarospora socialis
Oxytheca perfoliata
round-leaf puncturebract
Eriogonum reniforme
Salvia columbariae
California chia
Linanthus demissus
Linanthus dichotomus
Phacelia vallis-mortae
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Inyo County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Greenwater Valley. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Greenwater Valleywithin Inyo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.