Bonneville County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bonneville County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Bonneville 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. Compared to nearby Idaho Falls, Bonneville County hosts 257% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Bonneville County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Idaho Falls

+257% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common6 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common3 obs.

Wyethia amplexicaulis

smooth dwarf sunflower

Common3 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional2 obs.

Chamaebatiaria millefolium

fernbush

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare2 obs.

Nematocampa resistaria

Horned Spanworm Moth

Rare2 obs.

Hippodamia tredecimpunctata

13-Spot Ladybird

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Bonneville County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Idaho Falls

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+257% vs. current

Keefer's Island

in Idaho Falls

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Irwin

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Bonneville County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Idaho Falls

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+257% vs. current

Keefer's Island

in Idaho Falls

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Irwin

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Idaho Falls

+257% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common6 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common3 obs.

Wyethia amplexicaulis

smooth dwarf sunflower

Common3 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional2 obs.

Chamaebatiaria millefolium

fernbush

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare2 obs.

Nematocampa resistaria

Horned Spanworm Moth

Rare2 obs.

Hippodamia tredecimpunctata

13-Spot Ladybird

Rare2 obs.

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