Twin Falls
Ecosystem Overview
The Twin Falls ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in twin falls county, idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Twin Falls County nearby has 37% more documented species, Twin Falls offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 twin falls 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 63 total documented species.
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Juniperus scopulorum
red-cedar
Artemisia tridentata
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Cynoglossum officinale
Common houndstongue
Catherpes mexicanus
Canyon Wren
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Eristalis stipator
Eristalis tenax
Drone Fly
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Twin Falls County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Twin Fallswithin Twin Falls County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.