Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County nearby has 88% more documented species, Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #53 for species diversity among 100 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 100 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Penstemon eriantherus

Crested Beardtongue

Very Common1 obs.

Corynorhinus townsendii

Townsend-Langohr

Very Common1 obs.

Androsace montana

Rocky Mountain Dwarf-Primrose

Very Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common1 obs.

Valeriana occidentalis

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicoscordion venenosum

Watson'S Death Camas

Common1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

Cowparsnip

Common1 obs.

Geum triflorum

Lionsbeard

Common1 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-88% vs. current

Bureau Of Land Mgmt

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Elkhorn Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-82% vs. current

Black Sage Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-68% vs. current

Whitehall

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+13% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+350% vs. current

State Of Montana

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+200% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+350% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-88% vs. current

Bureau Of Land Mgmt

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Elkhorn Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-82% vs. current

Black Sage Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-68% vs. current

Whitehall

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+13% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+350% vs. current

State Of Montana

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+200% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+350% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Penstemon eriantherus

Crested Beardtongue

Very Common1 obs.

Corynorhinus townsendii

Townsend-Langohr

Very Common1 obs.

Androsace montana

Rocky Mountain Dwarf-Primrose

Very Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common1 obs.

Valeriana occidentalis

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicoscordion venenosum

Watson'S Death Camas

Common1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

Cowparsnip

Common1 obs.

Geum triflorum

Lionsbeard

Common1 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Common1 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 100 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-88% species diversity