Lake Elmo
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Elmo ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in yellowstone county, montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Billings nearby has 90% more documented species, Lake Elmo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 yellowstone county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Yellowstone County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Elmo. 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 Lake Elmowithin Yellowstone County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.