Carbon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carbon County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon 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. Compared to nearby Mariane Lake, Carbon County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Carbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Mariane Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Paronychia sessiliflora

low nailwort

Very Common14 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common11 obs.

Penstemon laricifolius

Very Common9 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Ipomopsis spicata

Very Common8 obs.

Astragalus hyalinus

Common8 obs.

Penstemon eriantherus

crested beardtongue

Common7 obs.

Parnassius smintheus

Mountain Parnassian

Common6 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common6 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

draba milk-vetch

Common6 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Common6 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Occasional6 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Occasional5 obs.

Campanula petiolata

Occasional5 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional5 obs.

Linanthus caespitosus

mat prickly phlox

Occasional5 obs.

Pedicularis cystopteridifolia

Rare5 obs.

Scabrethia scabra

rough mules's-ears

Rare5 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

western bistort

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Line Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Greenough Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Basin Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wild Bill Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Red Lodge

Importance: 0.32

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Belfry

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Carbon County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Line Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Greenough Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Basin Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wild Bill Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Red Lodge

Importance: 0.32

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Belfry

Importance: 0.27

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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Mariane Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Paronychia sessiliflora

low nailwort

Very Common14 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common11 obs.

Penstemon laricifolius

Very Common9 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Ipomopsis spicata

Very Common8 obs.

Astragalus hyalinus

Common8 obs.

Penstemon eriantherus

crested beardtongue

Common7 obs.

Parnassius smintheus

Mountain Parnassian

Common6 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common6 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

draba milk-vetch

Common6 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Common6 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Occasional6 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Occasional5 obs.

Campanula petiolata

Occasional5 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional5 obs.

Linanthus caespitosus

mat prickly phlox

Occasional5 obs.

Pedicularis cystopteridifolia

Rare5 obs.

Scabrethia scabra

rough mules's-ears

Rare5 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

western bistort

Rare5 obs.

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