Species of Montana
Amphibians
Amphibians are ectothermic vertebrate animals that live on both land and in water, lack scales, and produce external gelatinous eggs requiring moist conditions. Montana is home to breeding populations of almost 15 amphibian species.
Birds
Birds are endothermic vertebrate animals that possess feathers and produce external eggs. Montana is home to breeding populations of over 250 bird species. In addition, over 170 bird species visit our state during their spring and fall migration journeys.
Fish
Fish are aquatic, ectothermic animals with backbones and have fins and gills throughout life. Montana is home to breeding populations of over 85 fish species.
Invertebrates
Invertebrates are animal species without backbones. Montana is home to breeding populations of around 10,000 invertebrates, including over 180 mollusk species and around 30 crustaceans.
- Montana Field Guide
- Butterflies and Moths of North America
- Dragonflies
- Freshwater Mussels of Montana
Mammals
Mammals are endothermic vertebrate animals that possess hair and mammary glands for the production of milk for feeding offspring. Montana is home to breeding populations of over 110 mammal species.
Reptiles
Reptiles are ectothermic vertebrate animals that possess scales and produce external amniotic eggs with membrane and yolk sac. 17 native reptile species have been confirmed as being present in Montana.
Volunteer citizen scientists across Montana help gather vital information for wildlife and fisheries research projects. A growing number of citizens help science by listening for toad calls, reporting wolf sightings, counting birds, and even fishing. The volunteers learn more about wildlife and science while cash- and staff-strapped public conservation agencies and scientific nonprofits get invaluable help gathering essential information used for applied research.[Full Story]
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