Blm

Ecosystem Overview

The Blm ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Prairie County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Prairie County nearby has 32% more documented species, Blm offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 46 Prairie County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 46 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Prairie County

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Very Common0.76 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Very Common0.7 obs.

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Traverella albertana

Very Common0.21 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common0.2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common0.16 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common0.16 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Common0.15 obs.

Nassella viridula

Green Nassella

Common0.14 obs.

Ophiogomphus severus

Pale Snaketail

Common0.11 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Common0.09 obs.

Rosa arkansana

Wild Rose

Occasional0.09 obs.

Bromus squarrosus

Corn Brome

Occasional0.09 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Occasional0.09 obs.

Helianthus pauciflorus

Stiff Sunflower

Occasional0.09 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional0.09 obs.

Equisetum laevigatum

Horsetail

Occasional0.09 obs.

Anemone cylindrica

Cottonweed

Rare0.09 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Rare0.09 obs.

Solidago gigantea

Tall Goldenrod

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prairie County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Prairie County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-32% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

44 species

+20% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+23% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+23% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+130% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+141% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+253% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+382% 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

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prairie County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Prairie County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-32% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

44 species

+20% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+23% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+23% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+130% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+141% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+253% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+382% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Very Common0.76 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Very Common0.7 obs.

No image

Traverella albertana

Very Common0.21 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common0.2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common0.16 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common0.16 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Common0.15 obs.

Nassella viridula

Green Nassella

Common0.14 obs.

Ophiogomphus severus

Pale Snaketail

Common0.11 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Common0.09 obs.

Rosa arkansana

Wild Rose

Occasional0.09 obs.

Bromus squarrosus

Corn Brome

Occasional0.09 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Occasional0.09 obs.

Helianthus pauciflorus

Stiff Sunflower

Occasional0.09 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional0.09 obs.

Equisetum laevigatum

Horsetail

Occasional0.09 obs.

Anemone cylindrica

Cottonweed

Rare0.09 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Rare0.09 obs.

Solidago gigantea

Tall Goldenrod

Rare0.09 obs.

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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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 46 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Prairie County

-32% species diversity