Mountain View

Ecosystem Overview

The Mountain View ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Stillwater County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stillwater County nearby has 79% more documented species, Mountain View offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 100 Stillwater County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 100 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Stillwater County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Malacosoma californica

Very Common0.17 obs.

Betula occidentalis

Red Birch

Very Common0.09 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Very Common0.09 obs.

Geum triflorum

Lionsbeard

Very Common0.09 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Very Common0.09 obs.

Cornus sericea

Redosier

Common0.09 obs.

Allium textile

Prairie Onion

Common0.08 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Common Comandra

Common0.08 obs.

Phacelia linearis

Linear-Leaved Phacelia

Common0.08 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Common0.08 obs.

Acer glabrum

Sierra Maple

Common0.08 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Occasional0.08 obs.

Penstemon eriantherus

Crested Beardtongue

Occasional0.08 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Occasional0.07 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Occasional0.06 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stillwater County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Stillwater County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-79% vs. current

Big Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+78% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+167% vs. current

Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+300% vs. current

Park City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+167% vs. current

Valley Vista Trailer Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+167% vs. current

Woltermann Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+167% 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 Stillwater County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Malacosoma californica

Very Common0.17 obs.

Betula occidentalis

Red Birch

Very Common0.09 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Very Common0.09 obs.

Geum triflorum

Lionsbeard

Very Common0.09 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Very Common0.09 obs.

Cornus sericea

Redosier

Common0.09 obs.

Allium textile

Prairie Onion

Common0.08 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Common Comandra

Common0.08 obs.

Phacelia linearis

Linear-Leaved Phacelia

Common0.08 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Common0.08 obs.

Acer glabrum

Sierra Maple

Common0.08 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Occasional0.08 obs.

Penstemon eriantherus

Crested Beardtongue

Occasional0.08 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Occasional0.07 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Occasional0.06 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stillwater County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Stillwater County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-79% vs. current

Big Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+78% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+167% vs. current

Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+300% vs. current

Park City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+167% vs. current

Valley Vista Trailer Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+167% vs. current

Woltermann Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+167% 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 100 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Stillwater County

-79% species diversity