Mineral County
Ecosystem Overview
The Mineral County ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in mineral county, montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby St. Regis Lake, Mineral County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 mineral county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.
Larix occidentalis
Western Larch
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
bearberry
Pinus ponderosa
yellow-pine
Spiraea splendens
subalpine meadowsweet
Loxia curvirostra
common crossbill
Gentiana calycosa
mountain bog gentian
Amelanchier alnifolia
Collinsia parviflora
Littleflower Collinsia
Monochamus scutellatus
Iliamna rivularis
streambank wild hollyhock
Trillium ovatum
Western White Wakerobin
Abies grandis
Lowland Fir
Polystichum lonchitis
Holly Fern
Rubus parviflorus
Thuja plicata
giant arborvitae
Ochlodes sylvanoides
Woodland Skipper
Parnassius smintheus
Mountain Parnassian
Coenonympha haydeni
Hayden'S Ringlet
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
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Regional Wildlife Network
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