3 Types of Bison in Nevada
3 types of bison have a verified observation record in Nevada. The most frequently recorded are Bighorn Sheep, Domestic Cattle and Mountain Goat. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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3 types of bison have a verified observation record in Nevada. The most frequently recorded are Bighorn Sheep, Domestic Cattle and Mountain Goat. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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3 types of bison recorded in Nevada
3 bison species have a verified observation record in Nevada, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bighorn Sheep | Ovis canadensis | 2,571 |
| 2 | Domestic Cattle | Bos taurus | 96 |
| 3 | Mountain Goat | Oreamnos americanus | 39 |
Plus 2 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) is the most commonly recorded, with 2,571 verified observations — about 95% of all bison reported in Nevada. If you spot a bison here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Nevada also hosts less common bison such as Domestic Cattle and Mountain Goat, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.