Nez Perce County

Ecosystem Overview

The Nez Perce County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Nez Perce 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 Mann Lake, Nez Perce County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Nez Perce County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Mann Lake

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Very Common11 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common5 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common5 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common5 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Common4 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional3 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Boisea rubrolineata

Rare3 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Nez Perce County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Mann Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% 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 Nez Perce County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Nez Perce County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Mann Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% 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. Mann Lake

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Very Common11 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common5 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common5 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common5 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Common4 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional3 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Boisea rubrolineata

Rare3 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

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