Salmon

Ecosystem Overview

The Salmon ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Lemhi County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lemhi County nearby has 83% more documented species, Salmon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Lemhi 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Lemhi County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Empidonax oberholseri

Dusky Flycatcher / American Dusky Flycatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Carex pellita

broad-leaved woolly sedge

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional1 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lemhi County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Lemhi County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-83% vs. current

Leadore

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1600% 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 Lemhi County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lemhi County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Lemhi County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-83% vs. current

Leadore

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1600% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Lemhi County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Empidonax oberholseri

Dusky Flycatcher / American Dusky Flycatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Carex pellita

broad-leaved woolly sedge

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional1 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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