Lewis And Clark County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lewis And Clark County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis and Clark 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 East Helena, Lewis And Clark County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Lewis and Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. East Helena

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Gaillardia aristata

great blanket-flower

Very Common5 obs.

Rhynchophanes mccownii

Thick-billed Longspur

Very Common4 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common3 obs.

Shepherdia canadensis

Canadian Buffalo-Berry

Common3 obs.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Common3 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Common3 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common3 obs.

Bombus occidentalis

Western Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

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Lithophane tarda

Occasional2 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Gnorimoschema subterranea

Occasional2 obs.

Erebia epipsodea

Common Alpine

Occasional2 obs.

Orthocarpus tenuifolius

thin-leaved owl's-clover

Occasional2 obs.

Iliamna rivularis

streambank wild hollyhock

Occasional2 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Rare2 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lewis and Clark County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Helena

Importance: 0.35

49 species

+104% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Helena Valley Northeast

Importance: 0.22

5 species

+1900% 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 Lewis and Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lewis and Clark County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Helena

Importance: 0.35

49 species

+104% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Helena Valley Northeast

Importance: 0.22

5 species

+1900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. East Helena

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Gaillardia aristata

great blanket-flower

Very Common5 obs.

Rhynchophanes mccownii

Thick-billed Longspur

Very Common4 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common3 obs.

Shepherdia canadensis

Canadian Buffalo-Berry

Common3 obs.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Common3 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Common3 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common3 obs.

Bombus occidentalis

Western Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

No image

Lithophane tarda

Occasional2 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Gnorimoschema subterranea

Occasional2 obs.

Erebia epipsodea

Common Alpine

Occasional2 obs.

Orthocarpus tenuifolius

thin-leaved owl's-clover

Occasional2 obs.

Iliamna rivularis

streambank wild hollyhock

Occasional2 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Rare2 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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