Frazer District / Wadópana Oyą́ge

Ecosystem Overview

The Frazer District / Wadópana Oyą́ge ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Valley County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Valley County nearby has 13% more documented species, Frazer District / Wadópana Oyą́ge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Valley County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Valley County

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Very Common2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Very Common1.17 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common1.06 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Very Common0.91 obs.

Astragalus drummondii

Very Common0.91 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common0.86 obs.

Penstemon nitidus

Shining Penstemon

Common0.71 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

American Savin

Common0.71 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common0.65 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Common0.59 obs.

Hedeoma hispida

Falsepennyroyal

Common0.59 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Occasional0.59 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Occasional0.59 obs.

Cerastium arvense

Field Chickweed

Occasional0.59 obs.

Oenothera nuttallii

Occasional0.59 obs.

Solidago mollis

Ashly Goldenrod

Occasional0.59 obs.

Astragalus crassicarpus

Groundplum Milkvetch

Occasional0.59 obs.

Fallopia convolvulus

Cornbind

Rare0.59 obs.

Thermopsis rhombifolia

Yellow Pea

Rare0.59 obs.

Poa pratensis

Kentucky Bluegrass

Rare0.58 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Valley County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Valley County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-13% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

61 species

+10% vs. current

State Trust

Importance: 0.70

61 species

+10% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+12% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+12% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

44 species

+52% vs. current

Bitter Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+81% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+235% 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 Valley County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Very Common2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Very Common1.17 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common1.06 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Very Common0.91 obs.

Astragalus drummondii

Very Common0.91 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common0.86 obs.

Penstemon nitidus

Shining Penstemon

Common0.71 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

American Savin

Common0.71 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common0.65 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Common0.59 obs.

Hedeoma hispida

Falsepennyroyal

Common0.59 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Occasional0.59 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Occasional0.59 obs.

Cerastium arvense

Field Chickweed

Occasional0.59 obs.

Oenothera nuttallii

Occasional0.59 obs.

Solidago mollis

Ashly Goldenrod

Occasional0.59 obs.

Astragalus crassicarpus

Groundplum Milkvetch

Occasional0.59 obs.

Fallopia convolvulus

Cornbind

Rare0.59 obs.

Thermopsis rhombifolia

Yellow Pea

Rare0.59 obs.

Poa pratensis

Kentucky Bluegrass

Rare0.58 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Valley County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Valley County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-13% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

61 species

+10% vs. current

State Trust

Importance: 0.70

61 species

+10% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+12% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+12% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

44 species

+52% vs. current

Bitter Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+81% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+235% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Valley County

-13% species diversity