Custer County
Ecosystem Overview
The Custer County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in custer 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 Stanley, Custer County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 custer county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Sialia currucoides
Mountain Bluebird
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Cinclus mexicanus
American Dipper
Callospermophilus lateralis
Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel
Contopus sordidulus
Western Wood-Pewee
Dasiphora fruticosa
Widdy
Castilleja miniata
Sedum lanceolatum
spear-leaved stonecrop
Mergus merganser
goosander
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Nymphalis californica
California Tortoiseshell
Calochortus eurycarpus
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Regional Wildlife Network
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