Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness

Ecosystem Overview

The Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 100 Ketchikan Gateway Borough County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Ketchikan Gateway Borough

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

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Auletta krautteri

Very Common36.12 obs.

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Primnoa pacifica

Red Tree Coral

Very Common32.17 obs.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Very Common7.17 obs.

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Aphrocallistes vastus

Cloud Glass Sponge

Very Common3.14 obs.

Ronquilus jordani

Ronquil

Very Common1.98 obs.

Coryphella verrucosa

Common1.98 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common1.85 obs.

Malacocottus zonurus

Bartail Sculpin

Common1.56 obs.

Ursus arctos

Oso Pardo

Common1.47 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

Herring Gull

Common1.02 obs.

Sebastes caurinus

Rock Cod

Common1 obs.

Thuja plicata

Canoe Cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Halocynthia aurantium

Sea Peach

Occasional0.99 obs.

Ophiura luetkenii

Occasional0.99 obs.

Rhamphocottus richardsonii

Grunt-Fish

Occasional0.99 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Occasional0.99 obs.

Apostichopus californicus

California Sea Cucumber

Occasional0.99 obs.

Epizoanthus scotinus

Orange Zoanthid

Rare0.99 obs.

Pholis laeta

Crescent Gunnel

Rare0.99 obs.

Pycnopodia helianthoides

Rag Mop

Rare0.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+3% vs. current

Ketchikan

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+11% vs. current

Ketchikan

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+36% vs. current

Saxman

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+44% vs. current

Ketchikan International Airport

in Ketchikan

Importance: 0.60

63 species

+25% vs. current

Ward Lake Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

51 species

+55% vs. current

U. S. Coast Guard - Base Ketchikan

in Ketchikan

Importance: 0.50

58 species

+36% vs. current

Peninsula Point

Importance: 0.50

56 species

+41% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Ketchikan Gateway Borough County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

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Auletta krautteri

Very Common36.12 obs.

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Primnoa pacifica

Red Tree Coral

Very Common32.17 obs.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Very Common7.17 obs.

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Aphrocallistes vastus

Cloud Glass Sponge

Very Common3.14 obs.

Ronquilus jordani

Ronquil

Very Common1.98 obs.

Coryphella verrucosa

Common1.98 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common1.85 obs.

Malacocottus zonurus

Bartail Sculpin

Common1.56 obs.

Ursus arctos

Oso Pardo

Common1.47 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

Herring Gull

Common1.02 obs.

Sebastes caurinus

Rock Cod

Common1 obs.

Thuja plicata

Canoe Cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Halocynthia aurantium

Sea Peach

Occasional0.99 obs.

Ophiura luetkenii

Occasional0.99 obs.

Rhamphocottus richardsonii

Grunt-Fish

Occasional0.99 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Occasional0.99 obs.

Apostichopus californicus

California Sea Cucumber

Occasional0.99 obs.

Epizoanthus scotinus

Orange Zoanthid

Rare0.99 obs.

Pholis laeta

Crescent Gunnel

Rare0.99 obs.

Pycnopodia helianthoides

Rag Mop

Rare0.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+3% vs. current

Ketchikan

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+11% vs. current

Ketchikan

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+36% vs. current

Saxman

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+44% vs. current

Ketchikan International Airport

in Ketchikan

Importance: 0.60

63 species

+25% vs. current

Ward Lake Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

51 species

+55% vs. current

U. S. Coast Guard - Base Ketchikan

in Ketchikan

Importance: 0.50

58 species

+36% vs. current

Peninsula Point

Importance: 0.50

56 species

+41% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Ketchikan Gateway Borough

+3% species diversity