Chouteau County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chouteau County ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Chouteau County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Big Lake, Chouteau County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Chouteau County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Hiodon alosoides

Toothed herring

Very Common7 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Ligumia recta

black sandshell

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Common2 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

spurge hawk-moth

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Pimephales promelas

fathead minnow

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Rare1 obs.

Sander canadensis

Sand Pike

Rare1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2550%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Chouteau County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Benton

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Big Sandy

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+5200% 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 Chouteau County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2550%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Chouteau County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Benton

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Big Sandy

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+5200% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Hiodon alosoides

Toothed herring

Very Common7 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Ligumia recta

black sandshell

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Common2 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

spurge hawk-moth

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Pimephales promelas

fathead minnow

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Rare1 obs.

Sander canadensis

Sand Pike

Rare1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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