Powell County

Ecosystem Overview

The Powell County ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Powell County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chimney Lakes, Powell County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Powell County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Chimney Lakes

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common3 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common2 obs.

Hemileuca eglanterina

Western Sheepmoth

Very Common2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common2 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Thomomys talpoides

Northern Pocket Gopher.

Common1 obs.

Carex stipata

Owlfruit sedge

Common1 obs.

Rana luteiventris

Columbia Spotted Frog

Common1 obs.

Gavia pacifica

Pacific Diver

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional1 obs.

Lethocerus americanus

giant water bug

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Rare1 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Rare1 obs.

Bombus californicus

California bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Powell County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Browns Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Upsata Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Garrison

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Ovando

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Nevada Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+6300% 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 Powell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Powell County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Browns Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Upsata Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Garrison

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Ovando

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Nevada Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+6300% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Chimney Lakes

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common3 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common2 obs.

Hemileuca eglanterina

Western Sheepmoth

Very Common2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common2 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Thomomys talpoides

Northern Pocket Gopher.

Common1 obs.

Carex stipata

Owlfruit sedge

Common1 obs.

Rana luteiventris

Columbia Spotted Frog

Common1 obs.

Gavia pacifica

Pacific Diver

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional1 obs.

Lethocerus americanus

giant water bug

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Rare1 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Rare1 obs.

Bombus californicus

California bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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