Blm

Ecosystem Overview

The Blm ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Prairie County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Prairie County nearby has 45% more documented species, Blm offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 46 Prairie County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 46 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 46 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Prairie County

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Nassella viridula

Green Nassella

Very Common0.11 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common0.07 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.07 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Very Common0.07 obs.

Lactuca pulchella

Very Common0.07 obs.

Orthocarpus luteus

Yellow Owl-Clover

Common0.07 obs.

Euphorbia brachycera

Shorthorn Spurge

Common0.07 obs.

Packera cana

Woolly Groundsel

Common0.07 obs.

Solidago missouriensis

Missouri Goldenrod

Common0.07 obs.

Tetraneuris acaulis

Butte Marigold

Common0.07 obs.

Artemisia campestris

Field Mugwort

Common0.07 obs.

Juniperus communis

Juniper

Occasional0.07 obs.

Antennaria parvifolia

Nuttall'S Pussytoes

Occasional0.07 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

Wolfberry

Occasional0.07 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Occasional0.07 obs.

Eriogonum pauciflorum

Branched Eriogonum

Occasional0.07 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Occasional0.07 obs.

Oenothera serrulata

Yellow Sundrops

Rare0.07 obs.

Shepherdia argentea

Silverberry

Rare0.07 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

Draba Milk-Vetch

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prairie County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Prairie County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-45% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-19% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-2% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

43 species

0% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+87% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+95% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+187% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+291% 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 Prairie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prairie County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Prairie County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-45% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-19% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-2% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

43 species

0% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+87% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+95% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+187% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+291% 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 46 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 46 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Prairie County

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Nassella viridula

Green Nassella

Very Common0.11 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common0.07 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.07 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Very Common0.07 obs.

Lactuca pulchella

Very Common0.07 obs.

Orthocarpus luteus

Yellow Owl-Clover

Common0.07 obs.

Euphorbia brachycera

Shorthorn Spurge

Common0.07 obs.

Packera cana

Woolly Groundsel

Common0.07 obs.

Solidago missouriensis

Missouri Goldenrod

Common0.07 obs.

Tetraneuris acaulis

Butte Marigold

Common0.07 obs.

Artemisia campestris

Field Mugwort

Common0.07 obs.

Juniperus communis

Juniper

Occasional0.07 obs.

Antennaria parvifolia

Nuttall'S Pussytoes

Occasional0.07 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

Wolfberry

Occasional0.07 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Occasional0.07 obs.

Eriogonum pauciflorum

Branched Eriogonum

Occasional0.07 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Occasional0.07 obs.

Oenothera serrulata

Yellow Sundrops

Rare0.07 obs.

Shepherdia argentea

Silverberry

Rare0.07 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

Draba Milk-Vetch

Rare0.07 obs.

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