Kootenai County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kootenai County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Kootenai 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 Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County hosts 25% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Kootenai 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. Coeur d'Alene

+25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Fritillaria affinis

Ojai fritillary

Very Common11 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common9 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Very Common8 obs.

Oncorhynchus nerka

Salmón

Very Common8 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common7 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Common7 obs.

Olsynium douglasii

Douglas' grasswidow

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common6 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common6 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common6 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Occasional6 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Occasional6 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Occasional5 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional5 obs.

Sedum stenopetalum

narrow-petaled stonecrop

Occasional5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare4 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare4 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Kootenai County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Coeur D'Alene

Importance: 0.42

80 species

+25% vs. current

Post Falls

Importance: 0.40

44 species

+127% vs. current

Spokane River

Importance: 0.35

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 Kootenai County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Kootenai County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Coeur D'Alene

Importance: 0.42

80 species

+25% vs. current

Post Falls

Importance: 0.40

44 species

+127% vs. current

Spokane River

Importance: 0.35

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. Coeur d'Alene

+25% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Fritillaria affinis

Ojai fritillary

Very Common11 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common9 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Very Common8 obs.

Oncorhynchus nerka

Salmón

Very Common8 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common7 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Common7 obs.

Olsynium douglasii

Douglas' grasswidow

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common6 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common6 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common6 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Occasional6 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Occasional6 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Occasional5 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional5 obs.

Sedum stenopetalum

narrow-petaled stonecrop

Occasional5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare4 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare4 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Rare4 obs.

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