Elmore County
Ecosystem Overview
The Elmore County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in elmore 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 Mountain Home, Elmore County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 elmore county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lithophragma glabrum
bulbous prairie-star
Collinsia parviflora
Littleflower Collinsia
Viola praemorsa
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Fritillaria pudica
yellow-snowdrop
Ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Lithophragma parviflorum
small-flowered rock-star
Viola purpurea
pine violet
Viola beckwithii
Beckwith's violet
Lithospermum ruderale
wayside gromwell
Sambucus cerulea
blue elder
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Hydrophyllum capitatum
dwarf waterleaf
Triteleia grandiflora
Douglas' brodiaea
Agoseris glauca
Arctic agoseris
Claytonia lanceolata
western spring-beauty
Paeonia brownii
Brown's peony
Melanerpes lewis
Lewis's Woodpecker
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Elmore County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Elmore County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Elmore Countywithin Elmore County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.