Park County

Ecosystem Overview

The Park County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Park 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 Livingston, Park County hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Park County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Livingston

+317% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common19 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common12 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Very Common8 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common7 obs.

Sylvilagus nuttallii

Mountain Cottontail

Common6 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common5 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common5 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common5 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common4 obs.

Urocitellus armatus

Uinta Ground Squirrel

Common4 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional3 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Occasional3 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Occasional3 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Rare3 obs.

Rana luteiventris

Columbia Spotted Frog

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Park County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston

Importance: 0.43

24 species

+317% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.30

23 species

+335% 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 Park County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Park County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston

Importance: 0.43

24 species

+317% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.30

23 species

+335% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Livingston

+317% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common19 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common12 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Very Common8 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common7 obs.

Sylvilagus nuttallii

Mountain Cottontail

Common6 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common5 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common5 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common5 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common4 obs.

Urocitellus armatus

Uinta Ground Squirrel

Common4 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional3 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Occasional3 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Occasional3 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Rare3 obs.

Rana luteiventris

Columbia Spotted Frog

Rare3 obs.

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