Ninepipe Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Ninepipe Reservoir ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in lake county, montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake County nearby has 90% more documented species, Ninepipe Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Aythya americana
Redhead
Bucephala islandica
Barrow's goldeneye
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Ardea alba
Great Egret
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ninepipe Reservoirwithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.