Livingston

Ecosystem Overview

The Livingston ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Park County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Park County nearby has 76% more documented species, Livingston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Park County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Park County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Avena fatua

wild oat

Common1 obs.

Rosa woodsii

Woods' rose

Common1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common1 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional1 obs.

Pontia occidentalis

Western White

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia satyrus

Satyr Anglewing

Rare1 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Park County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Park County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-76% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.30

23 species

+4% 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

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Park County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Park County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-76% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.30

23 species

+4% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Park County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Avena fatua

wild oat

Common1 obs.

Rosa woodsii

Woods' rose

Common1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common1 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional1 obs.

Pontia occidentalis

Western White

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia satyrus

Satyr Anglewing

Rare1 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Rare1 obs.

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