Ravalli County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ravalli County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Ravalli 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 Dam Creek Lake, Ravalli County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Ravalli 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. Dam Creek Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common6 obs.

Rana luteiventris

Columbia Spotted Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Very Common4 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Common2 obs.

Richardsonius balteatus

Redside shiner

Occasional2 obs.

Rhinichthys cataractae

Longnose Dace

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional2 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare2 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Rare2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Ravalli County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Florence Bridge Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kramis Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Hamilton

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% 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 Ravalli County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Ravalli County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Florence Bridge Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kramis Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Hamilton

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% 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. Dam Creek Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common6 obs.

Rana luteiventris

Columbia Spotted Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Very Common4 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Common2 obs.

Richardsonius balteatus

Redside shiner

Occasional2 obs.

Rhinichthys cataractae

Longnose Dace

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional2 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare2 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Rare2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

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