Missoula

Ecosystem Overview

The Missoula ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Missoula 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 18 Missoula 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 18 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Missoula County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common98 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common74 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common63 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common23 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Very Common22 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common22 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common20 obs.

Selasphorus calliope

Calliope Hummingbird

Common20 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common19 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common18 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common16 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional13 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional11 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional11 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional11 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional10 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional10 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Rare10 obs.

Bombycilla garrulus

bohemian waxwing

Rare9 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missoula County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Missoula County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Doyles Slough

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Frenchtown Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Beavertail Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Salmon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Alva

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Placid Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Missoula County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missoula County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Missoula County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Doyles Slough

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Frenchtown Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Beavertail Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Salmon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Alva

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Placid Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 18 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Missoula County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common98 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common74 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common63 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common23 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Very Common22 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common22 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common20 obs.

Selasphorus calliope

Calliope Hummingbird

Common20 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common19 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common18 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common16 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional13 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional11 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional11 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional11 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional10 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional10 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Rare10 obs.

Bombycilla garrulus

bohemian waxwing

Rare9 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare9 obs.

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