Meridian
Ecosystem Overview
The Meridian ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in ada 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 ada county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Vespula pensylvanica
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Felis catus
Domestic Cat
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Euphoria inda
Bumble Flower Beetle
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Harpalus caliginosus
Centrocoris volxemi
Emblethis vicarius
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Pyrrhocoris apterus
firebug
Patapius spinosus
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Mantis religiosa
European mantis
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Hippodamia tredecimpunctata
13-Spot Ladybird
Cicindela punctulata
Punctured Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ada County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Meridian. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Meridianwithin Ada County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.