Blaine County

Ecosystem Overview

The Blaine County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Blaine 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 Sun Valley, Blaine County hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Blaine County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Sun Valley

+1150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Viola beckwithii

Beckwith's violet

Very Common22 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Very Common20 obs.

Viola purpurea

pine violet

Very Common18 obs.

Bombus morrisoni

Morrison Bumble Bee

Very Common15 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common15 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Common14 obs.

Primula cusickiana

Common13 obs.

Nestotus stenophyllus

narrow-leaf mock goldenweed

Common11 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

bulbous prairie-star

Common11 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common10 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Common9 obs.

Hesperochiron pumilus

dwarf monkey-fiddle

Occasional9 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional8 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional8 obs.

Picea engelmannii

Engelmann spruce

Occasional8 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Occasional8 obs.

Salix barclayi

mountain willow

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Rare7 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Rare7 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Blaine County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Sun Valley

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Sullivan Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hailey

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Ketchum

Importance: 0.34

16 species

+525% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.24

89 species

+12% vs. current

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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 Blaine County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Blaine County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Sun Valley

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Sullivan Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hailey

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Ketchum

Importance: 0.34

16 species

+525% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.24

89 species

+12% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Sun Valley

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Viola beckwithii

Beckwith's violet

Very Common22 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Very Common20 obs.

Viola purpurea

pine violet

Very Common18 obs.

Bombus morrisoni

Morrison Bumble Bee

Very Common15 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common15 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Common14 obs.

Primula cusickiana

Common13 obs.

Nestotus stenophyllus

narrow-leaf mock goldenweed

Common11 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

bulbous prairie-star

Common11 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common10 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Common9 obs.

Hesperochiron pumilus

dwarf monkey-fiddle

Occasional9 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional8 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional8 obs.

Picea engelmannii

Engelmann spruce

Occasional8 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Occasional8 obs.

Salix barclayi

mountain willow

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Rare7 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Rare7 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Rare7 obs.

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