Idaho Falls
Ecosystem Overview
The Idaho Falls ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in bonneville county, idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bonneville County nearby has 72% more documented species, Idaho Falls offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 bonneville county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Larus californicus
California Gull
Ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Artemisia tridentata
Hippodamia tredecimpunctata
13-Spot Ladybird
Adalia bipunctata
2-spot ladybird
Xanthogaleruca luteola
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Erysiphe polygoni
Bromus tectorum
Cheatgrass
Mentha arvensis
corn mint
Melilotus albus
white melilot
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Colias philodice
Clouded Sulphur
Ulmus parvifolia
Chinese elm
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bonneville County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Idaho Fallswithin Bonneville County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.