Prairie County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Prairie County ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Prairie 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. Compared to nearby Terry, Prairie County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Prairie County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Terry

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Astragalus spatulatus

draba milk-vetch

Very Common3 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

plains milk-vetch

Very Common3 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

black-samson echinacea

Very Common3 obs.

Tetraneuris acaulis

stemless four-nerved daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common2 obs.

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Traverella albertana

Common2 obs.

Nassella viridula

green needlegrass

Common2 obs.

Orthocarpus luteus

yellow owl-clover

Common2 obs.

Packera cana

woolly groundsel

Common2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common2 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Common2 obs.

Cymopterus glomeratus

plains spring parsley

Occasional2 obs.

Ophiogomphus severus

Pale Snaketail

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperostipa comata

needle-and-thread

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum laevigatum

Smooth Horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare1 obs.

Hyalophora gloveri

Rare1 obs.

Pyrota insulata

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Terry

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Astragalus spatulatus

draba milk-vetch

Very Common3 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

plains milk-vetch

Very Common3 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

black-samson echinacea

Very Common3 obs.

Tetraneuris acaulis

stemless four-nerved daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common2 obs.

No image

Traverella albertana

Common2 obs.

Nassella viridula

green needlegrass

Common2 obs.

Orthocarpus luteus

yellow owl-clover

Common2 obs.

Packera cana

woolly groundsel

Common2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common2 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Common2 obs.

Cymopterus glomeratus

plains spring parsley

Occasional2 obs.

Ophiogomphus severus

Pale Snaketail

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperostipa comata

needle-and-thread

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum laevigatum

Smooth Horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare1 obs.

Hyalophora gloveri

Rare1 obs.

Pyrota insulata

Rare1 obs.

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