Dawson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dawson County ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Dawson County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Glendive, Dawson County hosts 1733% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Dawson County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Glendive

+1733% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Hedeoma drummondii

New Mexico pennyroyal

Common2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common2 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Common2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common1 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

spurge hawk-moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum pauciflorum

few-flower wild buckwheat

Occasional1 obs.

Linum rigidum

stiff-stem flax

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Rare1 obs.

Selaginella densa

prairie selaginella

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dawson County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Glendive

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1733% 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 Dawson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dawson County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Glendive

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1733% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Glendive

+1733% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Hedeoma drummondii

New Mexico pennyroyal

Common2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common2 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Common2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common1 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

spurge hawk-moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum pauciflorum

few-flower wild buckwheat

Occasional1 obs.

Linum rigidum

stiff-stem flax

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Rare1 obs.

Selaginella densa

prairie selaginella

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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