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Wildlife in Bruneau Dunes State Park

Here’s what naturalists are spotting in Bruneau Dunes right now - pulled live from recent research-grade observations. Browse by group, explore the map, and identify what you find with Huck.

580
recent observations
30
species listed
12
insects & arthropods
5
reptiles & amphibians
5
plants

Naturalists have logged 580 research-grade observations across the 30 most-recorded species in Bruneau Dunes. The most frequently seen is the Western Whiptail, with 39 recorded sightings.

Insects & Arthropods account for the largest share of what gets recorded there (12 of the species listed here), followed by reptiles & amphibians (5).

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Most-observed species in Bruneau Dunes

Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
39 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
36 observations
Nakedstem Sunray
Enceliopsis nudicaulis
35 observations · iNaturalist
common starlily
Leucocrinum montanum
33 observations · iNaturalist
Eusattus muricatus
Eusattus muricatus
28 observations · iNaturalist
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
26 observations
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
26 observations
Russian olive
Elaeagnus angustifolia
25 observations
Emerald Spreadwing
Lestes dryas
25 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
25 observations · iNaturalist
American Coot
Fulica americana
24 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
23 observations
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
20 observations
Western Pondhawk
Erythemis collocata
20 observations · iNaturalist
Sharpleaf Penstemon
Penstemon acuminatus
17 observations · iNaturalist
Strenuous Grasshopper
Trimerotropis californica
16 observations · iNaturalist
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
15 observations
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
15 observations
Armored Stink Beetle
Eleodes armata
15 observations · iNaturalist
Wetsalts Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia hemorrhagica
15 observations · iNaturalist
Western Tiger Beetle
Cicindela oregona
12 observations · iNaturalist
Eight-spotted Skimmer
Libellula forensis
12 observations
Pronghorn
Antilocapra americana
11 observations
Blue-eyed Darner
Rhionaeschna multicolor
11 observations · iNaturalist
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
10 observations
Spotted Spreadwing
Lestes congener
10 observations · iNaturalist
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
9 observations
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
9 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
9 observations
Fourwing Saltbush
Atriplex canescens
9 observations

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