Flathead County

Ecosystem Overview

The Flathead County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Flathead County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kalispell, Flathead County hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 17 Flathead County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Kalispell

+400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbian Ground Squirrel

Very Common30 obs.

Oreamnos americanus

Snow Goat

Very Common27 obs.

Larix occidentalis

Western Larch

Very Common27 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Very Common25 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Very Common25 obs.

Acer glabrum

Rocky Mountain maple

Common24 obs.

Marmota caligata

Marmota canosa

Common24 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common22 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common20 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Common20 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common19 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional19 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Occasional18 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional17 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Occasional16 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional16 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional14 obs.

Clintonia uniflora

bride's-bonnet

Rare13 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Rare13 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Flathead County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Kalispell

Importance: 0.48

20 species

+400% vs. current

Whitefish

Importance: 0.44

26 species

+285% vs. current

Avalanche Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Johns Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Snyder Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Spoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Winona Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rogers Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Flathead County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Flathead County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Kalispell

Importance: 0.48

20 species

+400% vs. current

Whitefish

Importance: 0.44

26 species

+285% vs. current

Avalanche Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Johns Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Snyder Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Spoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Winona Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rogers Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Kalispell

+400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbian Ground Squirrel

Very Common30 obs.

Oreamnos americanus

Snow Goat

Very Common27 obs.

Larix occidentalis

Western Larch

Very Common27 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Very Common25 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Very Common25 obs.

Acer glabrum

Rocky Mountain maple

Common24 obs.

Marmota caligata

Marmota canosa

Common24 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common22 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common20 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Common20 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common19 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional19 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Occasional18 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional17 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Occasional16 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional16 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional14 obs.

Clintonia uniflora

bride's-bonnet

Rare13 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Rare13 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Rare13 obs.

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