These species range models were compiled initially for use within the online map service to depict species range for species within the 'Idaho Species Catalog', https://idfg.idaho.gov/species. Ranges were also created for use in calculating species conservation ranks (S-Rank, S1, S2, etc.) and informed the Idaho State Wildlife Action Plan. This dataset is a compilation of species ranges from a variety of sources. Many ranges were developed by IDFG using similar methodology as those developed for the NW ReGAP effort. Species ranges are general depictions of where a species may occur during its lifetime. These are often confused with species 'distribution models' which are places inside the range model representing potential habitat. Both models, created using the best available data, estimate potential occurrence, not actual. To utilize these data, the user will need to apply a definition query within ArcGIS to visualize individual species ranges.

These species range models were compiled initially for use within the online map service to depict species range for species within the 'Idaho Species Catalog', https://idfg.idaho.gov/species. Ranges were also created for use in calculating species conservation ranks (S-Rank, S1, S2, etc.) and informed the Idaho State Wildlife Action Plan. This dataset is a compilation of species ranges from a variety of sources. Many ranges were developed by IDFG using similar methodology as those developed for the NW ReGAP effort. Species ranges are general depictions of where a species may occur during its lifetime. These are often confused with species 'distribution models' which are places inside the range model representing potential habitat. Both models, created using the best available data, estimate potential occurrence, not actual. To utilize these data, the user will need to apply a definition query within ArcGIS to visualize individual species ranges.