Cassia County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Cassia County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Cassia 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 Lake Cleveland, Cassia County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Cassia County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Cleveland

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common8 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Very Common7 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common6 obs.

Urocitellus armatus

Uinta Ground Squirrel

Common5 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Common5 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Common4 obs.

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

Red-naped sapsucker

Common4 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Common4 obs.

Allium acuminatum

tapertip onion

Common4 obs.

Rhizoplaca melanophthalma

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional3 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Leptosiphon nuttallii

Nuttall's linanthus

Occasional3 obs.

Stenotus acaulis

stemless goldenweed

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Cleveland

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common8 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Very Common7 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common6 obs.

Urocitellus armatus

Uinta Ground Squirrel

Common5 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Common5 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Common4 obs.

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

Red-naped sapsucker

Common4 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Common4 obs.

Allium acuminatum

tapertip onion

Common4 obs.

Rhizoplaca melanophthalma

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional3 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Leptosiphon nuttallii

Nuttall's linanthus

Occasional3 obs.

Stenotus acaulis

stemless goldenweed

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare2 obs.

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