Fallon County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Fallon County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Fallon County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby State Trust, Fallon County hosts 26% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. State Trust

+26% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common2 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

Annual Wild Buckwheat

Very Common2 obs.

Antennaria dimorpha

Low Pussytoes

Very Common1.44 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Very Common1.31 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common1.26 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Common1 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Linum rigidum

Stiff Flax

Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Short-Horned Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional1 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Occasional1 obs.

Suaeda nigra

Torrey Seepweed

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Rare1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Rare0.89 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Rare0.89 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. State Trust

+26% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common2 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

Annual Wild Buckwheat

Very Common2 obs.

Antennaria dimorpha

Low Pussytoes

Very Common1.44 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Very Common1.31 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common1.26 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Common1 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Linum rigidum

Stiff Flax

Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Short-Horned Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional1 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Occasional1 obs.

Suaeda nigra

Torrey Seepweed

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Rare1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Rare0.89 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Rare0.89 obs.

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