Avalanche Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Avalanche Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Flathead County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kalispell nearby has 25% more documented species, Avalanche Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 17 Flathead County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 17 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Kalispell

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Very Common2 obs.

Exoprosopa caliptera

Very Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common1 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Common1 obs.

Senecio triangularis

brook ragwort

Common1 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common1 obs.

Hieracium albiflorum

white hawkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Sagina saginoides

arctic pearlwort

Occasional1 obs.

Cinclus mexicanus

American Dipper

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Flathead County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Kalispell

Importance: 0.48

20 species

-25% vs. current

Flathead County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-85% vs. current

Whitefish

Importance: 0.44

26 species

-42% vs. current

Johns Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

Snyder Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

Spoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% vs. current

Winona Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Rogers Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% 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 Flathead County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Flathead County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Kalispell

Importance: 0.48

20 species

-25% vs. current

Flathead County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-85% vs. current

Whitefish

Importance: 0.44

26 species

-42% vs. current

Johns Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

Snyder Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

Spoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% vs. current

Winona Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Rogers Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 17 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Kalispell

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Very Common2 obs.

Exoprosopa caliptera

Very Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common1 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Common1 obs.

Senecio triangularis

brook ragwort

Common1 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common1 obs.

Hieracium albiflorum

white hawkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Sagina saginoides

arctic pearlwort

Occasional1 obs.

Cinclus mexicanus

American Dipper

Occasional1 obs.

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