East Missoula
Ecosystem Overview
The East Missoula ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in missoula county, montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Missoula nearby has 88% more documented species, East Missoula offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 18 missoula county County natural areas, placing it in the 72th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Platycryptus californicus
jumping spiders
Mantis religiosa
European mantis
Bombus nevadensis
Nevada Bumble Bee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Paonias myops
Small-Eyed Sphinx
Tegenaria domestica
Barn funnel weaver
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Eratigena agrestis
Hobo Spider
Carabus nemoralis
Dendragapus obscurus
Dusky Grouse
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Missoula County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near East Missoula. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement East Missoulawithin Missoula County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.