Twin Falls County

Ecosystem Overview

The Twin Falls County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls, Twin Falls County hosts 59% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Twin Falls 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. Twin Falls

+59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common21 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common16 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common15 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common13 obs.

Selasphorus calliope

Calliope Hummingbird

Very Common8 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Common8 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common7 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Common7 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common6 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Common6 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Common5 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Tetraopes femoratus

Occasional4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare4 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Twin Falls County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Twin Falls

Importance: 0.43

63 species

+59% vs. current

Murtaugh Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Snake River

Importance: 0.10

3 species

+3233% 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 Twin Falls County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Twin Falls County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Twin Falls

Importance: 0.43

63 species

+59% vs. current

Murtaugh Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Snake River

Importance: 0.10

3 species

+3233% 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. Twin Falls

+59% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common21 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common16 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common15 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common13 obs.

Selasphorus calliope

Calliope Hummingbird

Very Common8 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Common8 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common7 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Common7 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common6 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Common6 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Common5 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Tetraopes femoratus

Occasional4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare4 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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