Coeur D'Alene

Ecosystem Overview

The Coeur D'Alene ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Kootenai County, Idaho, 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 Post Falls, Coeur D'Alene hosts 82% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Kootenai County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Post Falls

+82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Amelanchier alnifolia

Very Common5 obs.

Fritillaria affinis

Ojai fritillary

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Very Common4 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Larus brachyrhynchus

Short-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common2 obs.

Sedum stenopetalum

narrow-petaled stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Trimerotropis verruculata

Occasional1 obs.

Mystacides sepulchralis

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Kootenai County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Post Falls

Importance: 0.40

44 species

+82% vs. current

Kootenai County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-20% vs. current

Spokane River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% 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 Kootenai County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Kootenai County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Post Falls

Importance: 0.40

44 species

+82% vs. current

Kootenai County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-20% vs. current

Spokane River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Post Falls

+82% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Amelanchier alnifolia

Very Common5 obs.

Fritillaria affinis

Ojai fritillary

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Very Common4 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Larus brachyrhynchus

Short-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common2 obs.

Sedum stenopetalum

narrow-petaled stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Trimerotropis verruculata

Occasional1 obs.

Mystacides sepulchralis

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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