Winnemucca
Ecosystem Overview
The Winnemucca ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in humboldt county, nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Humboldt County nearby has 85% more documented species, Winnemucca offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 humboldt county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Dissosteira carolina
Carolina Grasshopper
Latrodectus hesperus
Sassacus papenhoei
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Grindelia squarrosa
Grindelia
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Tribulus terrestris
Puncturevine
Mantis religiosa
European mantis
Eriogonum microtheca
Anabrus simplex
Mormon Cricket
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Humboldt County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Winnemuccawithin Humboldt County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.