Busby District / Vóhpoométanéno

Ecosystem Overview

The Busby District / Vóhpoométanéno ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Big Horn County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Big Horn County nearby has 81% more documented species, Busby District / Vóhpoométanéno offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 100 Big Horn County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 100 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Horn County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common0.69 obs.

Lithospermum occidentale

Western Marbleseed

Very Common0.2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Very Common0.2 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Very Common0.2 obs.

Eriogonum pauciflorum

Branched Eriogonum

Very Common0.2 obs.

Dalea candida

White Dalea

Common0.2 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

Two-Groove Milkvetch

Common0.2 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

Annual Wild Buckwheat

Common0.06 obs.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Common0.06 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common0.03 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Common0.02 obs.

Sonchus arvensis

Sowthistle

Occasional0.01 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Occasional0.01 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Big Horn County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Big Horn County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-81% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-71% vs. current

Tongue River Reservoir

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-44% vs. current

State Trust

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-33% vs. current

Mt Fwp

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-26% vs. current

Muddy District / Heóvonêheo'he'é-taneno

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Busby

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% 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 Big Horn County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common0.69 obs.

Lithospermum occidentale

Western Marbleseed

Very Common0.2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Very Common0.2 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Very Common0.2 obs.

Eriogonum pauciflorum

Branched Eriogonum

Very Common0.2 obs.

Dalea candida

White Dalea

Common0.2 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

Two-Groove Milkvetch

Common0.2 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

Annual Wild Buckwheat

Common0.06 obs.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Common0.06 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common0.03 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Common0.02 obs.

Sonchus arvensis

Sowthistle

Occasional0.01 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Occasional0.01 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Big Horn County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Big Horn County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-81% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-71% vs. current

Tongue River Reservoir

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-44% vs. current

State Trust

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-33% vs. current

Mt Fwp

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-26% vs. current

Muddy District / Heóvonêheo'he'é-taneno

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Busby

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 100 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Horn County

-81% species diversity