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Montana's large size, 147,046 square miles (380,850 km 2), and diverse Ecological systems of Montana make it home to a diverse array of flora and fauna. This is a list of flora and fauna of Montana related articles.
Among Montana's mammals, three are listed as endangered or threatened and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks lists a number of species as species of concern. [2] Species are listed by common and scientific names, as per R. S. Hoffman and D. L. Pattie, A Guide to Montana Mammals, 1968. [3]
The long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum Baird 1849, Salish: šl̓šl̓če [4]) [5] is a mole salamander in the family Ambystomatidae.This species, typically 4.1–8.9 cm (1 + 3 ⁄ 5 – 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) long when mature, is characterized by its mottled black, brown and yellow pigmentation, and its long outer fourth toe on the hind limbs.
Among Montana's fish, three are listed as endangered or threatened species and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks lists a number of species as species of concern. [2] Species are listed by common name, scientific name, typical habitat and occurrence. Common and scientific names are from the Montana Field Guide. [1]
Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. Fifteen species have been recorded in Montana.
Location of Montana. The non-marine mollusks of Montana — a part of the molluscan fauna of the state in the Northwestern United States. The non-marine mollusks of Montana consist of land snails and slugs as well as freshwater snails, freshwater mussels and freshwater clams.
Small mammals of Yellowstone National Park. List of flora and fauna of Montana. Mountain cottontail. Mountain goat. Mountain whitefish.
Montana is home to diverse fauna including 14 amphibian, [82] 90 fish, [83] 117 mammal, [84] 20 reptile, [85] and 427 bird [86] species. Additionally, more than 10,000 invertebrate species are present, including 180 mollusks and 30 crustaceans. Montana has the largest grizzly bear population in the lower 48 states. [87]