Animals in Idaho

Idaho is a mountainous state that boasts rich flora and fauna, thanks to its diverse habitat and climate. Located in the Pacific Northwestern United States, Idaho has forests, mountains (the Rocky Mountains), deserts, and wetlands where its wildlife can grow and thrive.

There are no less than 6 national parks and wildlife reserves in the state that offers you a chance to take a closer look at all the animals and plants native to the state.

List of Different Types of Animals Found in Idaho

Mammals

Grizzly Bear
Fisher
Canada Lynx
Bobcat
Cougar
Pygmy Rabbit
Gray Wolf
Coyote
Wolverine
Striped Skunk
Woodland Caribou
Elk
Moose
Mountain Goat
Bighorn Sheep
American Bison
Columbian Ground Squirrel
Deer Mouse
Long-tailed Weasel
Yellow-bellied Marmot
North American Porcupine
Pacific Marten
Pocket Gopher
Pronghorn
Raccoon
Red Fox
Northern Flying Squirrel
Red Squirrel
Masked Shrew
Snowshoe Hare
North American River Otter

Birds

Mountain Bluebird
American Robin
Black-billed Magpie
Northern Flicker
Northern Pygmy Owl
American Goldfinch
Western Tanager
Peregrine Falcon
Golden Eagle
Rough-legged Hawk

Reptiles

Northern Alligator Lizard
Desert Horned Lizard
Western Skink
Collared Lizard
Western Fence Lizard
Side-blotched Lizard
Gopher Snake
Ring-neck Snake
Eastern Racer
Long-nosed Snake
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake
Prairie Rattlesnake
Western Rattlesnake
Rubber Boa
Common Garter Snake
Terrestrial Garter Snake
Western Painted Turtle

Amphibians

Tiger Salamander
Idaho Giant Salamander
Long-toed Salamander
Coeur D’alene Salamander
Rough-skinned Newt
Coastal Tailed Frog
Rocky Mountain Tailed Frog
Boreal Chorus Frog
Pacific Tree Frog
Great Basin Spadefoot Toad
Western Toad
Woodhouse’s Toad
Columbia Spotted Frog
Northern Leopard Frog
Wood Frog

Fishes

Rainbow Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Brown Trout
Brook Trout
Lake Trout
Bull Trout
Golden Trout
Lake Whitefish
Chinook Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Coho Salmon
Mountain Whitefish
Arctic Grayling
Channel Catfish
Smallmouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Green Sunfish
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Northern Pike
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Crappie
White Sturgeon
Mountain Sucker
Longnose Sucker
Redband Trout
Cui-Ui

Insects and Invertebrates

Monarch Butterfly
Mourning Cloak
Common Clothes Moth
Indian Meal Moths
Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
Wolf Spider
Hobo Spider
Black Widow
House Spider
Odorous House Ant
Pavement Ant
Raspberry Crazy Ant
American Cockroach
Bed Bugs
Wasps
Mosquitoes

State Animals of Idaho

State Horse	Appaloosa
State Bird	Mountain Bluebird
State Raptor	Peregrine Falcon
State Amphibian	Idaho Giant Salamander
State Fish	Cutthroat Trout
State Insect	Monarch Butterfly

FAQ

What are the most dangerous animals in Idaho?

The deadliest animals in Idaho include grizzly bears, cougars, gray wolves, coyotes, and the American bison. Venomous animals like black widows and rattlesnakes can also threaten human life.

What are some common invasive animals in Idaho?

American bullfrog, monk parakeet, nutria, New Zealand mud snail, and common snapping turtle are some of the most common animals invading the ecosystem of Idaho.

Are any of the animals endangered in Idaho?

Several of the animals mentioned above are considered threatened in the state, including the grizzly bear, grey wolf, Canada lynx, woodland caribou, and bull trout.