Granite County

Ecosystem Overview

The Granite County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Granite County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Milo Lake, Granite County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Granite County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Milo Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Castilleja cusickii

Cusick's paintbrush

Very Common6 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Very Common6 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

western bistort

Very Common5 obs.

Rana luteiventris

Columbia Spotted Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Sisyrinchium montanum

Mountain Blueeyed Grass

Very Common3 obs.

Potentilla glaucophylla

vari-leaved cinquefoil

Common3 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Common3 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Common3 obs.

Antennaria rosea

pink pussytoes

Common3 obs.

Streptopus amplexifolius

Cucumber-Root

Common2 obs.

Poa alpina

bluegrass

Common2 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Occasional2 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Occasional2 obs.

Triteleia grandiflora

Douglas' brodiaea

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare2 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Granite County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Kaiser Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lower Willow Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Granite County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Granite County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Kaiser Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lower Willow Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Milo Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Castilleja cusickii

Cusick's paintbrush

Very Common6 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Very Common6 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

western bistort

Very Common5 obs.

Rana luteiventris

Columbia Spotted Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Sisyrinchium montanum

Mountain Blueeyed Grass

Very Common3 obs.

Potentilla glaucophylla

vari-leaved cinquefoil

Common3 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Common3 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Common3 obs.

Antennaria rosea

pink pussytoes

Common3 obs.

Streptopus amplexifolius

Cucumber-Root

Common2 obs.

Poa alpina

bluegrass

Common2 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Occasional2 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Occasional2 obs.

Triteleia grandiflora

Douglas' brodiaea

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare2 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Rare2 obs.

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