Mineral County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mineral County ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Mineral County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby St. Regis Lake, Mineral County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Mineral County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Regis Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Larix occidentalis

Western Larch

Very Common5 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Very Common3 obs.

Spiraea splendens

subalpine meadowsweet

Very Common3 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Very Common3 obs.

Gentiana calycosa

mountain bog gentian

Common3 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Common3 obs.

Collinsia parviflora

Littleflower Collinsia

Common2 obs.

Monochamus scutellatus

Common2 obs.

Iliamna rivularis

streambank wild hollyhock

Common2 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Common2 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum lonchitis

Holly Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional2 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Parnassius smintheus

Mountain Parnassian

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha haydeni

Hayden'S Ringlet

Rare1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2025%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mineral County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4150% vs. current

De Borgia

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+1317% 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 Mineral County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2025%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mineral County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4150% vs. current

De Borgia

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+1317% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Regis Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Larix occidentalis

Western Larch

Very Common5 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Very Common3 obs.

Spiraea splendens

subalpine meadowsweet

Very Common3 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Very Common3 obs.

Gentiana calycosa

mountain bog gentian

Common3 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Common3 obs.

Collinsia parviflora

Littleflower Collinsia

Common2 obs.

Monochamus scutellatus

Common2 obs.

Iliamna rivularis

streambank wild hollyhock

Common2 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Common2 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum lonchitis

Holly Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional2 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Parnassius smintheus

Mountain Parnassian

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha haydeni

Hayden'S Ringlet

Rare1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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