Glacier County

Ecosystem Overview

The Glacier County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Glacier 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 Kootenai Lakes, Glacier County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Glacier County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Kootenai Lakes

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Very Common34 obs.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbian Ground Squirrel

Very Common30 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common23 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common22 obs.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Very Common21 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Common18 obs.

Penstemon ellipticus

alpine beardtongue

Common18 obs.

Penstemon confertus

yellow beardtongue

Common17 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common16 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common16 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common16 obs.

Aquilegia flavescens

yellow columbine

Occasional14 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Occasional14 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional13 obs.

Oreamnos americanus

Snow Goat

Occasional12 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Occasional12 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional12 obs.

Clintonia uniflora

bride's-bonnet

Rare12 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare12 obs.

Platanthera dilatata

Scent-Bottle

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Glacier County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Swiftcurrent Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Grinnell Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Josephine

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Redrock Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Fishercap Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Gunsight Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Upper Grinnell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Saint Mary Lake

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% 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 Glacier County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Glacier County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Swiftcurrent Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Grinnell Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Josephine

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Redrock Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Fishercap Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Gunsight Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Upper Grinnell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Saint Mary Lake

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Kootenai Lakes

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Very Common34 obs.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbian Ground Squirrel

Very Common30 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common23 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common22 obs.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Very Common21 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Common18 obs.

Penstemon ellipticus

alpine beardtongue

Common18 obs.

Penstemon confertus

yellow beardtongue

Common17 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common16 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common16 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common16 obs.

Aquilegia flavescens

yellow columbine

Occasional14 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Occasional14 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional13 obs.

Oreamnos americanus

Snow Goat

Occasional12 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Occasional12 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional12 obs.

Clintonia uniflora

bride's-bonnet

Rare12 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare12 obs.

Platanthera dilatata

Scent-Bottle

Rare11 obs.

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