Madison County

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison 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 Cliff Lake, Madison County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Madison 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. Cliff Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thymelicus lineola

Essex Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Very Common3 obs.

Physocarpus malvaceus

mallow-leaved ninebark

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common3 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Very Common3 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Common3 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common3 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Common3 obs.

Calamagrostis stricta

Narrow Small-reed

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common2 obs.

Phlox multiflora

Rocky Mountain phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum flavum

yellow umbrella-plant

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

oval-leaved buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum heracleoides

Wyeth's buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Madison County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ennis

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Willow Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Upper Branham Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 Madison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Madison County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ennis

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Willow Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Upper Branham Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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. Cliff Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Thymelicus lineola

Essex Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Very Common3 obs.

Physocarpus malvaceus

mallow-leaved ninebark

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common3 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Very Common3 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Common3 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common3 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Common3 obs.

Calamagrostis stricta

Narrow Small-reed

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common2 obs.

Phlox multiflora

Rocky Mountain phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum flavum

yellow umbrella-plant

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

oval-leaved buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum heracleoides

Wyeth's buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

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