Blm

Ecosystem Overview

The Blm ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in Big Horn County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Big Horn County nearby has 33% more documented species, Blm offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Big Horn County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Horn County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Eriogonum pauciflorum

Branched Eriogonum

Very Common0.74 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common0.69 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Very Common0.48 obs.

Spargaloma sexpunctata

Six-Spotted Gray

Very Common0.33 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Very Common0.26 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common0.26 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Common0.26 obs.

Carex vulpinoidea

Fox Sedge

Common0.26 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Common0.26 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Common0.25 obs.

Pseudoroegneria spicata

Beardless Wheatgrass

Common0.24 obs.

Pediomelum esculentum

Indian Turnip

Occasional0.24 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

Annual Wild Buckwheat

Occasional0.14 obs.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Occasional0.14 obs.

Vicia americana

American Vetch

Occasional0.1 obs.

Poa bulbosa

Bulbous Poa

Occasional0.09 obs.

Allium textile

Prairie Onion

Occasional0.08 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Rare0.07 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Rare0.07 obs.

Alyssum alyssoides

Pale Alyssum

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+123%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Big Horn County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Big Horn County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-33% vs. current

Tongue River Reservoir

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+96% vs. current

State Trust

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+133% vs. current

Mt Fwp

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+158% vs. current

Muddy District / Heóvonêheo'he'é-taneno

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+172% vs. current

Busby District / Vóhpoométanéno

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+250% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2350% vs. current

Busby

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4800% 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 Big Horn County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Eriogonum pauciflorum

Branched Eriogonum

Very Common0.74 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common0.69 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Very Common0.48 obs.

Spargaloma sexpunctata

Six-Spotted Gray

Very Common0.33 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Very Common0.26 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common0.26 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Common0.26 obs.

Carex vulpinoidea

Fox Sedge

Common0.26 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Common0.26 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Common0.25 obs.

Pseudoroegneria spicata

Beardless Wheatgrass

Common0.24 obs.

Pediomelum esculentum

Indian Turnip

Occasional0.24 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

Annual Wild Buckwheat

Occasional0.14 obs.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Occasional0.14 obs.

Vicia americana

American Vetch

Occasional0.1 obs.

Poa bulbosa

Bulbous Poa

Occasional0.09 obs.

Allium textile

Prairie Onion

Occasional0.08 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Rare0.07 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Rare0.07 obs.

Alyssum alyssoides

Pale Alyssum

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+123%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Big Horn County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Big Horn County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-33% vs. current

Tongue River Reservoir

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+96% vs. current

State Trust

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+133% vs. current

Mt Fwp

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+158% vs. current

Muddy District / Heóvonêheo'he'é-taneno

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+172% vs. current

Busby District / Vóhpoométanéno

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+250% vs. current

Hardin

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2350% vs. current

Busby

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4800% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Horn County

-33% species diversity