Blaine County

Ecosystem Overview

The Blaine County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Blaine County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Harlem, Blaine County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 58 Blaine County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 58 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Harlem

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Very Common7.81 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common4.4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common3.74 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Selaginella densa

Rocky Mountain Spikemoss

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2.02 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common1.61 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Common1.48 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

Hawk Moths

Common1.35 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Common1.3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Common1.27 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional1.22 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Occasional1 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional1 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

Sheepfat

Occasional1 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Occasional1 obs.

Ligumia recta

Black Sandshell

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

Spiny Softshell

Rare1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Rare1 obs.

Sander canadensis

Sauger

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Blaine County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Hays

Importance: 0.70

53 species

+42% vs. current

Lodge Pole

Importance: 0.70

51 species

+47% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+127% vs. current

Ervin Ridge Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+168% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+275% vs. current

Agency District / Cíiinuhnɔ́ɔ́ɔ́wuh / Owókbamni

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+650% vs. current

State Trust

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+650% vs. current

State Trust

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+733% 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 Blaine County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Blaine County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Hays

Importance: 0.70

53 species

+42% vs. current

Lodge Pole

Importance: 0.70

51 species

+47% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+127% vs. current

Ervin Ridge Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+168% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+275% vs. current

Agency District / Cíiinuhnɔ́ɔ́ɔ́wuh / Owókbamni

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+650% vs. current

State Trust

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+650% vs. current

State Trust

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+733% 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 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 58 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Harlem

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Very Common7.81 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common4.4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common3.74 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Selaginella densa

Rocky Mountain Spikemoss

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2.02 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common1.61 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Common1.48 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

Hawk Moths

Common1.35 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Common1.3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Common1.27 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional1.22 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Occasional1 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional1 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

Sheepfat

Occasional1 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Occasional1 obs.

Ligumia recta

Black Sandshell

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

Spiny Softshell

Rare1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Rare1 obs.

Sander canadensis

Sauger

Rare1 obs.

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