Beaverhead County

Ecosystem Overview

The Beaverhead County ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Beaverhead County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Elk Lake, Beaverhead County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Beaverhead County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Elk Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common4 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Very Common4 obs.

Rana luteiventris

Columbia Spotted Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Ionactis stenomeres

Rocky Mountain ankle-aster

Very Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis elegans

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Hyoscyamus niger

henbane

Common2 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Common2 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Micranthes odontoloma

streambank saxifrage

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional2 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Peranabrus scabricollis

coulee cricket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2250%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Beaverhead County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Shambow Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Dillon

Importance: 0.31

11 species

+755% 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 Beaverhead County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2250%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Beaverhead County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Shambow Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Dillon

Importance: 0.31

11 species

+755% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Elk Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common4 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Very Common4 obs.

Rana luteiventris

Columbia Spotted Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Ionactis stenomeres

Rocky Mountain ankle-aster

Very Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis elegans

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Hyoscyamus niger

henbane

Common2 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Common2 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Micranthes odontoloma

streambank saxifrage

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional2 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Peranabrus scabricollis

coulee cricket

Rare1 obs.

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