Dawson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Dawson County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Dawson 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 Makoshika State Park, Dawson County hosts 36% 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

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Makoshika State Park

+36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common6.48 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

Red-Cedar

Very Common3.33 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common3 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

Macoun'S Cryptantha

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Common2 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Common2 obs.

Hedeoma drummondii

New Mexico Pennyroyal

Common2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Occasional1.52 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Occasional1.46 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Occasional1.37 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Occasional1.17 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Occasional1.17 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Rare1 obs.

Picea pungens

Blue Spruce

Rare1 obs.

Plantago patagonica

Woolly Plantain

Rare1 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

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Makoshika State Park

+36% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common6.48 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

Red-Cedar

Very Common3.33 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common3 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

Macoun'S Cryptantha

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Common2 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Common2 obs.

Hedeoma drummondii

New Mexico Pennyroyal

Common2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Occasional1.52 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Occasional1.46 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Occasional1.37 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Occasional1.17 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Occasional1.17 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Rare1 obs.

Picea pungens

Blue Spruce

Rare1 obs.

Plantago patagonica

Woolly Plantain

Rare1 obs.

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