Powell County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Powell County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Powell County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wales Creek Wilderness Study Area nearby has 10% more documented species, Powell County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Wales Creek Wilderness Study Area

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common8.98 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

Indian Basketgrass

Very Common5.25 obs.

Bombus appositus

White Shouldered Bumble Bee

Very Common4.59 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common4.22 obs.

Larix occidentalis

Western Larch

Very Common3.97 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common3.37 obs.

Clematis hirsutissima

Common2.32 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Common2.24 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

Glacier Lily

Common2.22 obs.

Juniperus communis

Juniper

Common2.14 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common2.06 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-Billed Magpie

Occasional2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Uva-Ursi

Occasional2 obs.

Hemileuca eglanterina

Western Sheepmoth

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-Belted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Occasional1.49 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow Head Bumble Bee

Rare1.08 obs.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbia-Ziesel

Rare1.07 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

Ponderosa Pine

Rare1.03 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Wales Creek Wilderness Study Area

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common8.98 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

Indian Basketgrass

Very Common5.25 obs.

Bombus appositus

White Shouldered Bumble Bee

Very Common4.59 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common4.22 obs.

Larix occidentalis

Western Larch

Very Common3.97 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common3.37 obs.

Clematis hirsutissima

Common2.32 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Common2.24 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

Glacier Lily

Common2.22 obs.

Juniperus communis

Juniper

Common2.14 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common2.06 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-Billed Magpie

Occasional2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Uva-Ursi

Occasional2 obs.

Hemileuca eglanterina

Western Sheepmoth

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-Belted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Occasional1.49 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow Head Bumble Bee

Rare1.08 obs.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbia-Ziesel

Rare1.07 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

Ponderosa Pine

Rare1.03 obs.

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