Livingston

Ecosystem Overview

The Livingston ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Park County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Park County nearby has 5% more documented species, Livingston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #81 for species diversity among 100 Park County County natural areas, placing it in the 19th 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

#81

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#81 of 100 locations

19th percentile for diversity

vs. Park County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common10.2 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common4.97 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

Sand-Lily

Very Common3.48 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common2.97 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Very Common2.07 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Common2 obs.

Bombus appositus

White Shouldered Bumble Bee

Common1.62 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Common1.34 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Common1.23 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Common1.2 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Common1.14 obs.

Silene latifolia

White Cockle

Occasional1.13 obs.

Sorbus aucuparia

Rowan

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Occasional1 obs.

Avena fatua

Wild Oat

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-Billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Rare1 obs.

Pontia occidentalis

Western White

Rare1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Park County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Park County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-5% vs. current

Dome Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Livingston

Importance: 0.60

36 species

+100% vs. current

Mission Field

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3500% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.50

64 species

+13% vs. current

Gardiner Airport

Importance: 0.50

56 species

+29% vs. current

Mountainview Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+100% vs. current

Park County Fairgrounds

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+100% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common10.2 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common4.97 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

Sand-Lily

Very Common3.48 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common2.97 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Very Common2.07 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Common2 obs.

Bombus appositus

White Shouldered Bumble Bee

Common1.62 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Common1.34 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Common1.23 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Common1.2 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Common1.14 obs.

Silene latifolia

White Cockle

Occasional1.13 obs.

Sorbus aucuparia

Rowan

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Occasional1 obs.

Avena fatua

Wild Oat

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-Billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Rare1 obs.

Pontia occidentalis

Western White

Rare1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Park County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Park County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-5% vs. current

Dome Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Livingston

Importance: 0.60

36 species

+100% vs. current

Mission Field

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3500% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.50

64 species

+13% vs. current

Gardiner Airport

Importance: 0.50

56 species

+29% vs. current

Mountainview Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+100% vs. current

Park County Fairgrounds

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+100% 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

#81

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#81 of 100 locations

19th percentile for diversity

vs. Park County

-5% species diversity