Meridian

Ecosystem Overview

The Meridian ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Ada County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Ada County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Boise City

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Vespula pensylvanica

Very Common10 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common9 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common9 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common9 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Very Common8 obs.

Euphoria inda

Bumble Flower Beetle

Common7 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Common6 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common6 obs.

Harpalus caliginosus

Common6 obs.

Centrocoris volxemi

Common6 obs.

Emblethis vicarius

Occasional6 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional5 obs.

Pyrrhocoris apterus

firebug

Occasional5 obs.

Patapius spinosus

Occasional5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare5 obs.

Hippodamia tredecimpunctata

13-Spot Ladybird

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ada County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Boise City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Ada County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Eagle

Importance: 0.37

59 species

+69% vs. current

Kuna

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.36

15 species

+567% vs. current

Boise River

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Boise Cascade Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Blacks Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ada County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Boise City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Ada County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Eagle

Importance: 0.37

59 species

+69% vs. current

Kuna

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.36

15 species

+567% vs. current

Boise River

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Boise Cascade Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Blacks Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Boise City

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Vespula pensylvanica

Very Common10 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common9 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common9 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common9 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Very Common8 obs.

Euphoria inda

Bumble Flower Beetle

Common7 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Common6 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common6 obs.

Harpalus caliginosus

Common6 obs.

Centrocoris volxemi

Common6 obs.

Emblethis vicarius

Occasional6 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional5 obs.

Pyrrhocoris apterus

firebug

Occasional5 obs.

Patapius spinosus

Occasional5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare5 obs.

Hippodamia tredecimpunctata

13-Spot Ladybird

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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