Carlin
Ecosystem Overview
The Carlin ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in elko county, nevada, 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. Compared to nearby Elko, Carlin hosts 14% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 elko county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Pieris rapae
small white
Sylvilagus nuttallii
Mountain Cottontail
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Libellula forensis
Eight-spotted Skimmer
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Eristalis tenax
Drone Fly
Coenonympha california
Common Ringlet
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Corvus corax
common raven
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Icteria virens
Yellow-breasted Chat
Chondestes grammacus
Lark Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Brewer's Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Elko County
Discover 6 other wildlife-rich locations near Carlin. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Carlinwithin Elko County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.