Coronation Island Wilderness

Ecosystem Overview

The Coronation Island Wilderness ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Petersburg Borough, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Petersburg Borough nearby has 92% more documented species, Coronation Island Wilderness offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Petersburg Borough

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Fulmarus glacialis

Fulmar

Very Common1.85 obs.

Phoebastria nigripes

Black-Footed Albatross

Very Common0.59 obs.

Larus glaucescens

Glaucous-Winged Gull

Very Common0.42 obs.

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Aphrocallistes vastus

Cloud Glass Sponge

Very Common0.25 obs.

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Balticina willemoesi

Very Common0.05 obs.

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Calcigorgia beringi

Bering Sea Fan Coral

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Petersburg Borough County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Petersburg Borough

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-92% vs. current

Petersburg Creek-duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Kupreanof

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-92% vs. current

Kake

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-76% vs. current

Tebenkof Bay Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

6 species

0% vs. current

Kuiu Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+20% vs. current

Port Alexander

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+20% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-92% 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 Petersburg Borough County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Petersburg Borough County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Petersburg Borough

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-92% vs. current

Petersburg Creek-duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Kupreanof

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-92% vs. current

Kake

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-76% vs. current

Tebenkof Bay Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

6 species

0% vs. current

Kuiu Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+20% vs. current

Port Alexander

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+20% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-92% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Fulmarus glacialis

Fulmar

Very Common1.85 obs.

Phoebastria nigripes

Black-Footed Albatross

Very Common0.59 obs.

Larus glaucescens

Glaucous-Winged Gull

Very Common0.42 obs.

No image

Aphrocallistes vastus

Cloud Glass Sponge

Very Common0.25 obs.

No image

Balticina willemoesi

Very Common0.05 obs.

No image

Calcigorgia beringi

Bering Sea Fan Coral

Common0.04 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Petersburg Borough

-92% species diversity