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Species outlined and classified in IDAPA

"These rules establish the classification and protection of wildlife including big game animals, upland game animals, game birds, game fish, fur-bearing animals, protected non-game species, and unprotected wildlife. These rules reflect that Section 36-201, Idaho Code, classifies predatory wildlife"

IDAPA [13.01.06]

You can read more in IDAPA [13.01.06]: Rules Governing Classification and Protection of Wildlife


IDAPA Class
Species State Rank Global Rank SWAP Status ESA IDAPA Class
Crotalus viridis (Prairie Rattlesnake) S3 G5 Predatory
Gambelia wislizenii (Long-nosed Leopard Lizard) S3 G5 Protected Nongame
Dryocopus pileatus (Pileated Woodpecker) S4 G5 Protected Nongame
Spinus tristis (American Goldfinch) S5 G5 Protected Nongame
Myotis ciliolabrum (Western Small-footed Myotis) S3 G5 SGCN Protected Nongame
Hirundo rustica (Barn Swallow) S3B G5 Protected Nongame
Calidris himantopus (Stilt Sandpiper) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Tachycineta bicolor (Tree Swallow) S5B G5 Protected Nongame
Myotis velifer (Cave Myotis) SNA G4G5 Protected Nongame
Molothrus ater (Brown-headed Cowbird) S5B G5 Protected Nongame
Pica hudsonia (Black-billed Magpie) S5 G5 Protected Nongame
Loxia leucoptera (White-winged Crossbill) S3 G5 Protected Nongame
Catharus fuscescens (Veery) S3B G5 Protected Nongame
Anaxyrus woodhousii (Woodhouse's Toad) S2 G5 SGCN Protected Nongame
Gavia adamsii (Yellow-billed Loon) SNA G4 Protected Nongame
Cypseloides niger (Black Swift) S2B G4 SGCN Protected Nongame
Myotis volans (Long-legged Myotis) S3 G4G5 SGIN Protected Nongame
Aegolius funereus (Boreal Owl) S1 G5 SGIN Protected Nongame
Neotamias ruficaudus (Red-tailed Chipmunk) S4 G4G5 Protected Nongame
Cottus greenei (Shoshone Sculpin) S3 G2 SGIN Protected Nongame