Washington County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby McRea Island, Washington County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. McRea Island

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Idahoa scapigera

flatpod

Very Common4 obs.

Triteleia grandiflora

Douglas' brodiaea

Very Common3 obs.

Wyethia helianthoides

Very Common2 obs.

Heterocodon rariflorum

rareflower heterocodon

Very Common2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia rigida

scabland sagebrush

Common2 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common2 obs.

Phacelia linearis

thread-leaved phacelia

Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Common2 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Common2 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Common2 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio indra

Indra Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus lepidus

Rare1 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. McRea Island

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Idahoa scapigera

flatpod

Very Common4 obs.

Triteleia grandiflora

Douglas' brodiaea

Very Common3 obs.

Wyethia helianthoides

Very Common2 obs.

Heterocodon rariflorum

rareflower heterocodon

Very Common2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia rigida

scabland sagebrush

Common2 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common2 obs.

Phacelia linearis

thread-leaved phacelia

Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Common2 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Common2 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Common2 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio indra

Indra Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus lepidus

Rare1 obs.

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