Swiftcurrent Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Swiftcurrent Lake ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Glacier County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Glacier County nearby has 83% more documented species, Swiftcurrent Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Glacier County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Glacier County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio canadensis

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common1 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Glacier County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Glacier County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-83% vs. current

Lake Josephine

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

Grinnell Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

Redrock Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+467% vs. current

Fishercap Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+467% vs. current

Gunsight Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Upper Grinnell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Saint Mary Lake

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1600% 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 Glacier County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Glacier County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Glacier County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-83% vs. current

Lake Josephine

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

Grinnell Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

Redrock Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+467% vs. current

Fishercap Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+467% vs. current

Gunsight Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Upper Grinnell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Saint Mary Lake

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1600% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Glacier County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio canadensis

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common1 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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