Glenns Ferry

Ecosystem Overview

The Glenns Ferry ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Elmore County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Elmore County nearby has 77% more documented species, Glenns Ferry offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Elmore 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Elmore County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Sphecius grandis

Common2 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Common1 obs.

Oedaleonotus enigma

Valley Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Common1 obs.

Heliopetes ericetorum

Northern White-Skipper

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis elegans

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Scolopendra polymorpha

Rare1 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Rare1 obs.

Passerina amoena

Lazuli Bunting

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Elmore County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Elmore County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-77% vs. current

Mountain Home

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+667% vs. current

Anderson Ranch Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1050% 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 Elmore County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Elmore County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Elmore County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-77% vs. current

Mountain Home

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+667% vs. current

Anderson Ranch Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1050% 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Elmore County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Sphecius grandis

Common2 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Common1 obs.

Oedaleonotus enigma

Valley Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Common1 obs.

Heliopetes ericetorum

Northern White-Skipper

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis elegans

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Scolopendra polymorpha

Rare1 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Rare1 obs.

Passerina amoena

Lazuli Bunting

Rare1 obs.

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