Butte County

Ecosystem Overview

The Butte County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Butte 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 Pass Creek Lake, Butte County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Butte County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pass Creek Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Very Common46 obs.

Penstemon deustus

Very Common23 obs.

Chamaebatiaria millefolium

fernbush

Very Common22 obs.

Diplacus nanus

Very Common17 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common12 obs.

Mentzelia laevicaulis

giant blazingstar

Common11 obs.

Phacelia hastata

silver-leaved phacelia

Common10 obs.

Chaenactis douglasii

hoary pincushion

Common8 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Common8 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Common8 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Common7 obs.

Primula cusickiana

Occasional7 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional6 obs.

Dieteria canescens

hoary-aster

Occasional5 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Occasional5 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Occasional5 obs.

Viola beckwithii

Beckwith's violet

Occasional5 obs.

Fritillaria atropurpurea

Rare4 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Rare4 obs.

Allium parvum

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Butte County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Arco

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+4900% 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 Butte County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Butte County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Arco

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+4900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pass Creek Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Very Common46 obs.

Penstemon deustus

Very Common23 obs.

Chamaebatiaria millefolium

fernbush

Very Common22 obs.

Diplacus nanus

Very Common17 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common12 obs.

Mentzelia laevicaulis

giant blazingstar

Common11 obs.

Phacelia hastata

silver-leaved phacelia

Common10 obs.

Chaenactis douglasii

hoary pincushion

Common8 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Common8 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Common8 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Common7 obs.

Primula cusickiana

Occasional7 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional6 obs.

Dieteria canescens

hoary-aster

Occasional5 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Occasional5 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Occasional5 obs.

Viola beckwithii

Beckwith's violet

Occasional5 obs.

Fritillaria atropurpurea

Rare4 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Rare4 obs.

Allium parvum

Rare4 obs.

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