Troy

Ecosystem Overview

The Troy ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Latah County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Latah County nearby has 18% more documented species, Troy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

vs. Latah County

-18% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Pinus contorta

Shore Pine

Very Common1.05 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Very Common0.92 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

Ponderosa Pine

Very Common0.72 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.65 obs.

Amaranthus albus

Pigweed

Very Common0.48 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common0.48 obs.

Triteleia hyacinthina

Fool'S Onion

Common0.47 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-Breasted Nuthatch

Common0.28 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Common0.24 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Uva-Ursi

Common0.23 obs.

Gentiana affinis

Rocky Mountain Gentian

Common0.22 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional0.21 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional0.18 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Occasional0.18 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Occasional0.17 obs.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Occasional0.17 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Occasional0.17 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Rare0.16 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Rare0.16 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-Spotted Skimmer

Rare0.15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Latah County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Latah County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-18% vs. current

Moscow

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-22% vs. current

Potlatch

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+190% vs. current

Onaway

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+190% vs. current

Juliaetta

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+281% vs. current

Bovill

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+336% vs. current

Genesee

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+578% vs. current

Deary

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+917% 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 Latah County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Latah County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Latah County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-18% vs. current

Moscow

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-22% vs. current

Potlatch

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+190% vs. current

Onaway

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+190% vs. current

Juliaetta

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+281% vs. current

Bovill

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+336% vs. current

Genesee

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+578% vs. current

Deary

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+917% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Pinus contorta

Shore Pine

Very Common1.05 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Very Common0.92 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

Ponderosa Pine

Very Common0.72 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.65 obs.

Amaranthus albus

Pigweed

Very Common0.48 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common0.48 obs.

Triteleia hyacinthina

Fool'S Onion

Common0.47 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-Breasted Nuthatch

Common0.28 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Common0.24 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Uva-Ursi

Common0.23 obs.

Gentiana affinis

Rocky Mountain Gentian

Common0.22 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional0.21 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional0.18 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Occasional0.18 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Occasional0.17 obs.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Occasional0.17 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Occasional0.17 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Rare0.16 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Rare0.16 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-Spotted Skimmer

Rare0.15 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

vs. Latah County

-18% species diversity