Lincoln County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln County ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Crystal Lake, Lincoln County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Crystal Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Very Common4 obs.

Camponotus modoc

Very Common3 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Very Common3 obs.

Philadelphus lewisii

Lewis' mock-orange

Very Common3 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbian Ground Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Canis lupus

grey wolf, wolf

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria vesca

wild strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Megarhyssa nortoni

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora gloveri

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare1 obs.

Scaeva affinis

Rare1 obs.

Neospondylis upiformis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Granite Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4700% vs. current

Loon Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9500% vs. current

Eureka

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9500% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Granite Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4700% vs. current

Loon Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9500% vs. current

Eureka

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9500% 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Crystal Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Very Common4 obs.

Camponotus modoc

Very Common3 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Very Common3 obs.

Philadelphus lewisii

Lewis' mock-orange

Very Common3 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbian Ground Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Canis lupus

grey wolf, wolf

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria vesca

wild strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Megarhyssa nortoni

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora gloveri

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare1 obs.

Scaeva affinis

Rare1 obs.

Neospondylis upiformis

Rare1 obs.

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