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Butte

Ecosystem Overview

The Butte ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in silver bow county, montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 silver bow county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

49
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
44
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
25
Common Species
Frequently observed species
24
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species
Common15 species
Occasional15 species
Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 2 locations
0th percentile for diversity
vs. Silver Bow County
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Centaurea stoebe

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Very Common5 obs.
Astragalus laxmannii

Astragalus laxmannii

Laxmann's milk-vetch

Very Common4 obs.
Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common3 obs.
Allium cernuum

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Very Common3 obs.
Juniperus communis

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common3 obs.
Linum lewisii

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Common2 obs.
Linaria dalmatica

Linaria dalmatica

Dalmatian toadflax

Common2 obs.
Phacelia hastata

Phacelia hastata

silver-leaved phacelia

Common2 obs.
Gypsophila paniculata

Gypsophila paniculata

Bachelor's button

Common2 obs.
Oenothera suffrutescens

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Common2 obs.
Berteroa incana

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Common2 obs.
Linaria vulgaris

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.
Populus tremuloides

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.
Sialia currucoides

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.
Pseudoroegneria spicata

Pseudoroegneria spicata

beardless wheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.
Thinopyrum intermedium

Thinopyrum intermedium

intermediate wheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.
Pseudotsuga menziesii

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional1 obs.
Juniperus scopulorum

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Rare1 obs.
Pooecetes gramineus

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Rare1 obs.
Alces alces

Alces alces

Eich

Rare1 obs.

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