Butte

Ecosystem Overview

The Butte ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Silver Bow County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Silver Bow County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Silver Bow County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Very Common5 obs.

Astragalus laxmannii

Laxmann's milk-vetch

Very Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common3 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Common2 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Dalmatian toadflax

Common2 obs.

Phacelia hastata

silver-leaved phacelia

Common2 obs.

Gypsophila paniculata

Bachelor's button

Common2 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Common2 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Common2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudoroegneria spicata

beardless wheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Thinopyrum intermedium

intermediate wheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Rare1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Silver Bow County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Silver Bow County

Importance: 0.42

49 species

0% 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 Silver Bow County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Silver Bow County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Silver Bow County

Importance: 0.42

49 species

0% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Silver Bow County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Very Common5 obs.

Astragalus laxmannii

Laxmann's milk-vetch

Very Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common3 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Common2 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Dalmatian toadflax

Common2 obs.

Phacelia hastata

silver-leaved phacelia

Common2 obs.

Gypsophila paniculata

Bachelor's button

Common2 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Common2 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Common2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudoroegneria spicata

beardless wheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Thinopyrum intermedium

intermediate wheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Rare1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare1 obs.

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