Gardiner

Ecosystem Overview

The Gardiner ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 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 Livingston nearby has 4% more documented species, Gardiner offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Park County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Livingston

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Sylvilagus nuttallii

Mountain Cottontail

Very Common6 obs.

Urocitellus armatus

Uinta Ground Squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Reduvius personatus

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Common1 obs.

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Euxoa laetificans

Common1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common1 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common1 obs.

Leucosticte tephrocotis

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Gray-crowned)

Common1 obs.

Eremopyrum triticeum

annual wheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Caragana arborescens

Siberian Pea-Shrub

Occasional1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Dalmatian toadflax

Rare1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare1 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Park County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston

Importance: 0.43

24 species

-4% vs. current

Park County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-77% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% 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

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Park County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston

Importance: 0.43

24 species

-4% vs. current

Park County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-77% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% 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

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Livingston

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Sylvilagus nuttallii

Mountain Cottontail

Very Common6 obs.

Urocitellus armatus

Uinta Ground Squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Reduvius personatus

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Common1 obs.

No image

Euxoa laetificans

Common1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common1 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common1 obs.

Leucosticte tephrocotis

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Gray-crowned)

Common1 obs.

Eremopyrum triticeum

annual wheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Caragana arborescens

Siberian Pea-Shrub

Occasional1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Dalmatian toadflax

Rare1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare1 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Rare1 obs.

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