Madison County

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison 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 Rexburg, Madison County hosts 133% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Madison 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. Rexburg

+133% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common4 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Very Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Common4 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common4 obs.

Penstemon deustus

Common4 obs.

Ipomopsis congesta

ball-head gilia

Common4 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common4 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus nuttallii

Mountain Cottontail

Rare2 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Madison County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Rexburg

Importance: 0.43

43 species

+133% 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 Madison County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Madison County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Rexburg

Importance: 0.43

43 species

+133% 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. Rexburg

+133% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common4 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Very Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Common4 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common4 obs.

Penstemon deustus

Common4 obs.

Ipomopsis congesta

ball-head gilia

Common4 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common4 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus nuttallii

Mountain Cottontail

Rare2 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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