Shoshone County

Ecosystem Overview

The Shoshone County ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Shoshone County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Upper Glidden Lake, Shoshone County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Shoshone 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Upper Glidden Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Very Common4 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common4 obs.

Pedicularis bracteosa

western lousewort

Very Common3 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Very Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common2 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Asarum caudatum

long-tailed wild ginger

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Coptis occidentalis

Occasional2 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Occasional2 obs.

Bonasa umbellus

Ruffed grouse

Occasional2 obs.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbian Ground Squirrel

Rare2 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Shoshone County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallace

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Osburn

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4700% 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 Shoshone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Shoshone County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallace

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Osburn

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4700% 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Upper Glidden Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Very Common4 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common4 obs.

Pedicularis bracteosa

western lousewort

Very Common3 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Very Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common2 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Asarum caudatum

long-tailed wild ginger

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Coptis occidentalis

Occasional2 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Occasional2 obs.

Bonasa umbellus

Ruffed grouse

Occasional2 obs.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbian Ground Squirrel

Rare2 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Rare2 obs.

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