Garden City

Ecosystem Overview

The Garden City ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Ada County, Idaho, 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 Boise City nearby has 85% more documented species, Garden City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 9 Ada County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Boise City

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Thamnophis elegans

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Thecabius populimonilis

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Gray Sagewort

Common1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Occasional1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Populus trichocarpa

Black Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ada County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Boise City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-85% vs. current

Ada County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-85% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-85% vs. current

Eagle

Importance: 0.37

59 species

-75% vs. current

Kuna

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+400% vs. current

Boise River

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-29% vs. current

Boise Cascade Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Blacks Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+67% 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 Ada County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ada County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Boise City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-85% vs. current

Ada County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-85% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-85% vs. current

Eagle

Importance: 0.37

59 species

-75% vs. current

Kuna

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+400% vs. current

Boise River

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-29% vs. current

Boise Cascade Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Blacks Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+67% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Boise City

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Thamnophis elegans

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Thecabius populimonilis

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Gray Sagewort

Common1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Occasional1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Populus trichocarpa

Black Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

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