Phillips County
Ecosystem Overview
The Phillips County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in phillips county, montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lakeside Unit, Phillips County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 phillips county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Juniperus scopulorum
red-cedar
Yucca glauca
small soapweed yucca
Phacelia linearis
thread-leaved phacelia
Agropyron cristatum
Crested wheatgrass
Sphaeralcea coccinea
red false mallow
Collomia linearis
Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet
Pooecetes gramineus
Vesper Sparrow
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Hymenoxys richardsonii
Richardson's bitterweed
Melilotus officinalis
Sweetclover
Astragalus bisulcatus
two-groove milk-vetch
Opuntia polyacantha
Plains Pricklypear
Paronychia sessiliflora
low nailwort
Euphorbia serpillifolia
Thyme-Leaved Sandmat
Sarcobatus vermiculatus
greasewood
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Buteo platypterus
Broad-winged Hawk
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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