Teton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Teton County ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Teton County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Packsaddle Lake, Teton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Teton County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Packsaddle Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Very Common3 obs.

Populus angustifolia

narrow-leaf cottonwood

Very Common2 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Common2 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Common2 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Common2 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common2 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2550%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Teton County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Driggs

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+5200% vs. current

Victor

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+2550% 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 Teton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2550%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Teton County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Driggs

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+5200% vs. current

Victor

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+2550% 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Packsaddle Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Very Common3 obs.

Populus angustifolia

narrow-leaf cottonwood

Very Common2 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Common2 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Common2 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Common2 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common2 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare1 obs.

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