RARE ANIMALS




In 1977, Dr. Charles Trost (Idaho State University) and Dr. Don Johnson (University of Idaho), on behalf of the Idaho Natural Areas Council, compiled the first state list of vertebrate species of special concern in Idaho. It primarily analyzed the status of 48 rare fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals with respect to their conservation in Research Natural Areas. Subsequently, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game published its first list of Species of Special Concern in the 1981-1985 Nongame Management Plan, much of it based on the earlier work of Trost and Johnson.

The following lists of vertebrate and invertebrate species reflect the current status (as of the date displayed with the lists) for each species. The listings are dynamic and will be periodically updated.

TAXONOMIC LISTS



NOTE:

1) FISH. The CDC no longer tracks site-specific information on rare fish species. Anyone needing distributional information on anadromous and resident fishes should contact Jerome Hansen, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, P.O. Box 25, Boise, ID 83707. Phone (208) 334-3098.

2) INVERTEBRATES. No state agency administers status for rare invertebrates, so STATE status is blank on the list of species.