Valley County

Ecosystem Overview

The Valley County ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Valley County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Twin Forks Reservoir, Valley County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Valley 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Twin Forks Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Selaginella densa

prairie selaginella

Very Common3 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Astragalus drummondii

Very Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common2 obs.

Penstemon nitidus

wax-leaved penstemon

Common2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Common2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Poa pratensis

smooth meadow-grass

Common1 obs.

Hedeoma hispida

Rough Pennyroyal

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Carex praegracilis

black creeper sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

wolfberry

Occasional1 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Occasional1 obs.

Carex filifolia

thread-leaved sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Galium boreale

northern bedstraw

Rare1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Valley County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Frazer

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+5900% 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 Valley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Valley County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Frazer

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+5900% 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Twin Forks Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Selaginella densa

prairie selaginella

Very Common3 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Astragalus drummondii

Very Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common2 obs.

Penstemon nitidus

wax-leaved penstemon

Common2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Common2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Poa pratensis

smooth meadow-grass

Common1 obs.

Hedeoma hispida

Rough Pennyroyal

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Carex praegracilis

black creeper sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

wolfberry

Occasional1 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Occasional1 obs.

Carex filifolia

thread-leaved sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Galium boreale

northern bedstraw

Rare1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare1 obs.

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