Idaho County

Ecosystem Overview

The Idaho County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Idaho 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 North Lone Lake, Idaho County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Idaho County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. North Lone Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Taxus brevifolia

Canadian Yew

Very Common20 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Very Common13 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common9 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common9 obs.

Coptis occidentalis

Very Common8 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Common7 obs.

Sedum valens

Common7 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Common7 obs.

Pinus albicaulis

Scrub Pine

Common6 obs.

Polypodium hesperium

western polypody

Common6 obs.

Gentiana calycosa

mountain bog gentian

Common6 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Occasional6 obs.

Polystichum lonchitis

Holly Fern

Occasional6 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Occasional6 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Occasional6 obs.

Claytonia arenicola

Occasional5 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional5 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Rare5 obs.

Selaginella douglasii

Rare5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Idaho County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Tolo Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Kooskia

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

White Bird

Importance: 0.26

11 species

+809% 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 Idaho County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Idaho County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Tolo Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Kooskia

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

White Bird

Importance: 0.26

11 species

+809% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. North Lone Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Taxus brevifolia

Canadian Yew

Very Common20 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Very Common13 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common9 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common9 obs.

Coptis occidentalis

Very Common8 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Common7 obs.

Sedum valens

Common7 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Common7 obs.

Pinus albicaulis

Scrub Pine

Common6 obs.

Polypodium hesperium

western polypody

Common6 obs.

Gentiana calycosa

mountain bog gentian

Common6 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Occasional6 obs.

Polystichum lonchitis

Holly Fern

Occasional6 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Occasional6 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Occasional6 obs.

Claytonia arenicola

Occasional5 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional5 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Rare5 obs.

Selaginella douglasii

Rare5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare5 obs.

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