Camas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Camas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Camas 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 Kid Pond, Camas County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Camas 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. Kid Pond

+0% 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 Common5 obs.

Primula cusickiana

Very Common4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common4 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common3 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common3 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common3 obs.

Porterella carnosula

Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum heracleoides

Wyeth's buckwheat

Common3 obs.

Viola purpurea

pine violet

Common3 obs.

Phrynosoma douglasii

Short-horned lizard

Common3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional3 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Occasional3 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum thymoides

thyme-leaf wild buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum caespitosum

matted wild buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Occasional2 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Rare2 obs.

Asio flammeus

short-eared owl

Rare2 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Camas County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfield

Importance: 0.24

22 species

+355% 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 Camas County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Camas County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfield

Importance: 0.24

22 species

+355% 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. Kid Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Viola beckwithii

Beckwith's violet

Very Common5 obs.

Primula cusickiana

Very Common4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common4 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common3 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common3 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common3 obs.

Porterella carnosula

Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum heracleoides

Wyeth's buckwheat

Common3 obs.

Viola purpurea

pine violet

Common3 obs.

Phrynosoma douglasii

Short-horned lizard

Common3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional3 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Occasional3 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum thymoides

thyme-leaf wild buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum caespitosum

matted wild buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Occasional2 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Rare2 obs.

Asio flammeus

short-eared owl

Rare2 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Rare2 obs.

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