Lolo
Ecosystem Overview
The Lolo ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 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 86% more documented species, Lolo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 18 missoula county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Urocitellus columbianus
Columbian Ground Squirrel
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Fulica americana
American Coot
Aquila chrysaetos
Golden Eagle
Oreoscoptes montanus
Sage Thrasher
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Mantis religiosa
European mantis
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Missoula County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lolo. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lolowithin Missoula County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.