Oneida County

Ecosystem Overview

The Oneida County ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Oneida County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Deep Creek Reservoir, Oneida County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Oneida County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Deep Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common7 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common4 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus sanguinipes

Migratory Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Common2 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common2 obs.

Astragalus beckwithii

Beckwith's milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common2 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Common2 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Rare1 obs.

Isodontia elegans

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oneida County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Malad City

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+6600% 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 Oneida County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oneida County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Malad City

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+6600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Deep Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common7 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common4 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus sanguinipes

Migratory Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Common2 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common2 obs.

Astragalus beckwithii

Beckwith's milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common2 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Common2 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Rare1 obs.

Isodontia elegans

Rare1 obs.

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