Phillips County

Ecosystem Overview

The Phillips County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Phillips County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lakeside Unit, Phillips County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Phillips 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lakeside Unit

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common4 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common3 obs.

Phacelia linearis

thread-leaved phacelia

Very Common3 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Collomia linearis

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet

Common2 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common2 obs.

Hymenoxys richardsonii

Richardson's bitterweed

Common2 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common2 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

two-groove milk-vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional2 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

low nailwort

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaved Sandmat

Occasional2 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Occasional2 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2467%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Malta

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+2467% 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 Phillips County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2467%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Malta

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+2467% 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lakeside Unit

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common4 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common3 obs.

Phacelia linearis

thread-leaved phacelia

Very Common3 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Collomia linearis

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet

Common2 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common2 obs.

Hymenoxys richardsonii

Richardson's bitterweed

Common2 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common2 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

two-groove milk-vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional2 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

low nailwort

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaved Sandmat

Occasional2 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Occasional2 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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