Valley County
Ecosystem Overview
The Valley County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in valley 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 McCall, Valley County hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 valley county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Erythranthe lewisii
Lewis' monkeyflower
Platanthera dilatata
Scent-Bottle
Calochortus eurycarpus
Rana luteiventris
Columbia Spotted Frog
Erythronium grandiflorum
glacier-lily
Anaxyrus boreas
Western Toad
Castilleja cusickii
Cusick's paintbrush
Pyrola asarifolia
large wintergreen
Lonicera utahensis
Utah honeysuckle
Ceanothus velutinus
big buckbrush
Platanthera stricta
slender rein orchid
Rudbeckia occidentalis
western coneflower
Aconitum columbianum
Columbia monkshood
Vaccinium scoparium
Taxus brevifolia
Canadian Yew
Nymphalis californica
California Tortoiseshell
Pedicularis groenlandica
Greenland lousewort
Pedicularis bracteosa
western lousewort
Corallorhiza maculata
Large Coralroot
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Valley County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Valley Countywithin Valley County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.