Idaho Falls

Ecosystem Overview

The Idaho Falls ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Bonneville County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bonneville County nearby has 72% more documented species, Idaho Falls offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Bonneville 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bonneville County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common2 obs.

Hippodamia tredecimpunctata

13-Spot Ladybird

Common1 obs.

Adalia bipunctata

2-spot ladybird

Common1 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Erysiphe polygoni

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Mentha arvensis

corn mint

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Rare1 obs.

Colias philodice

Clouded Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese elm

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Bonneville County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Bonneville County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-72% vs. current

Keefer's Island

in Idaho Falls

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Irwin

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+2700% 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 Bonneville County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Bonneville County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Bonneville County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-72% vs. current

Keefer's Island

in Idaho Falls

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Irwin

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+2700% 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bonneville County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common2 obs.

Hippodamia tredecimpunctata

13-Spot Ladybird

Common1 obs.

Adalia bipunctata

2-spot ladybird

Common1 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Erysiphe polygoni

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Mentha arvensis

corn mint

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Rare1 obs.

Colias philodice

Clouded Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese elm

Rare1 obs.

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