Malmstrom Air Force Base

Ecosystem Overview

The Malmstrom Air Force Base ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Cascade County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cascade County nearby has 25% more documented species, Malmstrom Air Force Base offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Cascade County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Cascade County

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common3.57 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common2.37 obs.

Prunus padus

European Bird Cherry

Very Common1.96 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common1.95 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common1.11 obs.

Lepidium draba

Whitetop

Common1.1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Common0.98 obs.

Erigeron speciosus

Garden Fleabane

Common0.86 obs.

Elaeagnus commutata

American Silverberry

Common0.82 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Common0.81 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common0.79 obs.

Picea pungens

Blue Spruce

Occasional0.78 obs.

Gavia adamsii

White-Billed Diver

Occasional0.76 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Occasional0.76 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Occasional0.75 obs.

Fallopia convolvulus

Cornbind

Occasional0.75 obs.

Linum lewisii

Lewis' Flax

Occasional0.75 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

Yellow-Bell

Rare0.74 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Rare0.66 obs.

Penstemon eriantherus

Crested Beardtongue

Rare0.65 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+94%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cascade County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Cascade County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-25% vs. current

Great Falls

Importance: 0.80

66 species

-9% vs. current

Great Falls

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+186% vs. current

Great Falls International Airport

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+253% vs. current

Belt

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Cascade

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Giant Springs State Park

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+122% vs. current

Eagle Falls Golf Club

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+122% 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 Cascade County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+94%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cascade County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Cascade County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-25% vs. current

Great Falls

Importance: 0.80

66 species

-9% vs. current

Great Falls

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+186% vs. current

Great Falls International Airport

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+253% vs. current

Belt

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Cascade

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Giant Springs State Park

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+122% vs. current

Eagle Falls Golf Club

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+122% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common3.57 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common2.37 obs.

Prunus padus

European Bird Cherry

Very Common1.96 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common1.95 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common1.11 obs.

Lepidium draba

Whitetop

Common1.1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Common0.98 obs.

Erigeron speciosus

Garden Fleabane

Common0.86 obs.

Elaeagnus commutata

American Silverberry

Common0.82 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Common0.81 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common0.79 obs.

Picea pungens

Blue Spruce

Occasional0.78 obs.

Gavia adamsii

White-Billed Diver

Occasional0.76 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Occasional0.76 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Occasional0.75 obs.

Fallopia convolvulus

Cornbind

Occasional0.75 obs.

Linum lewisii

Lewis' Flax

Occasional0.75 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

Yellow-Bell

Rare0.74 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Rare0.66 obs.

Penstemon eriantherus

Crested Beardtongue

Rare0.65 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Cascade County

-25% species diversity