Custer County

Ecosystem Overview

The Custer County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Custer 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 Stanley, Custer County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Custer County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanley

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common28 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common26 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common24 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common20 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common19 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Common15 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common14 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common13 obs.

Cinclus mexicanus

American Dipper

Common13 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional13 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Occasional13 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional12 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Occasional12 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Occasional12 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional12 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Rare11 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Rare11 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Custer County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Challis

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% vs. current

MacKay

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

MacKay Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

13 species

+669% vs. current

Stanley Lake

Importance: 0.18

3 species

+3233% 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 Custer County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Custer County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Challis

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% vs. current

MacKay

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

MacKay Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

13 species

+669% vs. current

Stanley Lake

Importance: 0.18

3 species

+3233% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanley

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common28 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common26 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common24 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common20 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common19 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Common15 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common14 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common13 obs.

Cinclus mexicanus

American Dipper

Common13 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional13 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Occasional13 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional12 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Occasional12 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Occasional12 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional12 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Rare11 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Rare11 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Rare11 obs.

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