Lemhi County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lemhi County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Lemhi 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 Basin Lake, Lemhi County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Lemhi County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Basin Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Very Common7 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Margaritifera falcata

western freshwater pearl mussel

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common5 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Very Common4 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Common4 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Common4 obs.

Viola adunca

Hook Violet

Common4 obs.

Penstemon diphyllus

Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Erythranthe guttata

yellow monkeyflower

Occasional3 obs.

Viola orbiculata

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional3 obs.

Thermopsis montana

mountain golden-banner

Occasional3 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Rare2 obs.

Hesperumia sulphuraria

Sulphur Moth

Rare2 obs.

Apamea cogitata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lemhi County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Salmon

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Leadore

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% 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 Lemhi County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lemhi County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Salmon

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Leadore

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Basin Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Very Common7 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Margaritifera falcata

western freshwater pearl mussel

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common5 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Very Common4 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Common4 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Common4 obs.

Viola adunca

Hook Violet

Common4 obs.

Penstemon diphyllus

Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Erythranthe guttata

yellow monkeyflower

Occasional3 obs.

Viola orbiculata

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional3 obs.

Thermopsis montana

mountain golden-banner

Occasional3 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Rare2 obs.

Hesperumia sulphuraria

Sulphur Moth

Rare2 obs.

Apamea cogitata

Rare2 obs.

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