Carter County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carter County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Carter 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 Ekalaka, Carter County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Carter County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ekalaka

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Antennaria dimorpha

low pussytoes

Very Common15 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

mountain-lily

Very Common9 obs.

Phlox alyssifolia

blue phlox

Very Common7 obs.

Hedysarum boreale

northern sweet-vetch

Very Common7 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

draba milk-vetch

Very Common7 obs.

Astragalus lotiflorus

lotus milk-vetch

Common6 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common5 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

great blanket-flower

Common5 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

low nailwort

Common5 obs.

Oxytropis sericea

silky locoweed

Common5 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri milk-vetch

Common5 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

plains milk-vetch

Occasional4 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

tufted broomrape

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Occasional4 obs.

Penstemon nitidus

wax-leaved penstemon

Occasional3 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

black-samson echinacea

Occasional3 obs.

Packera cana

woolly groundsel

Occasional3 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Rare3 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Rare3 obs.

Ceratomia undulosa

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Carter County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ekalaka

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% 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 Carter County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Carter County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ekalaka

Importance: 0.32

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ekalaka

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Antennaria dimorpha

low pussytoes

Very Common15 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

mountain-lily

Very Common9 obs.

Phlox alyssifolia

blue phlox

Very Common7 obs.

Hedysarum boreale

northern sweet-vetch

Very Common7 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

draba milk-vetch

Very Common7 obs.

Astragalus lotiflorus

lotus milk-vetch

Common6 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common5 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

great blanket-flower

Common5 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

low nailwort

Common5 obs.

Oxytropis sericea

silky locoweed

Common5 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri milk-vetch

Common5 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

plains milk-vetch

Occasional4 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

tufted broomrape

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Occasional4 obs.

Penstemon nitidus

wax-leaved penstemon

Occasional3 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

black-samson echinacea

Occasional3 obs.

Packera cana

woolly groundsel

Occasional3 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Rare3 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Rare3 obs.

Ceratomia undulosa

Rare3 obs.

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