Parsell Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Parsell Lake ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Toole County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Toole County nearby has 92% more documented species, Parsell Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 45 Toole County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 45 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Toole County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Phlox alyssifolia

Blue Phlox

Very Common1.3 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Very Common0.63 obs.

Oxytropis sericea

Silky Locoweed

Very Common0.63 obs.

Penstemon nitidus

Shining Penstemon

Very Common0.62 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Wild Strawberry

Very Common0.58 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

Tufted Evening-Primrose

Common0.23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Toole County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Toole County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-92% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+50% vs. current

Shelby Airport

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+100% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+100% vs. current

Shelby Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+100% vs. current

The Marias Fair Grounds

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+100% vs. current

Virden

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+500% vs. current

Cameron Lake Road

Importance: 0.40

7 species

-14% 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 Toole County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Toole County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Toole County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-92% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+50% vs. current

Shelby Airport

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+100% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+100% vs. current

Shelby Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+100% vs. current

The Marias Fair Grounds

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+100% vs. current

Virden

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+500% vs. current

Cameron Lake Road

Importance: 0.40

7 species

-14% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Phlox alyssifolia

Blue Phlox

Very Common1.3 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Very Common0.63 obs.

Oxytropis sericea

Silky Locoweed

Very Common0.63 obs.

Penstemon nitidus

Shining Penstemon

Very Common0.62 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Wild Strawberry

Very Common0.58 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

Tufted Evening-Primrose

Common0.23 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 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 45 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Toole County

-92% species diversity