Deadhorse Airport

Ecosystem Overview

The Deadhorse Airport ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in North Slope Borough, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While North Slope Borough nearby has 81% more documented species, Deadhorse Airport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #39 for species diversity among 100 North Slope Borough County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. North Slope Borough

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Parnassia kotzebuei

Kotzebue'S Grass-Of-Parnassus

Very Common0.74 obs.

Equisetum arvense

Scouringrush

Very Common0.74 obs.

Pedicularis langsdorffii

Langsdorff'S Lousewort

Very Common0.72 obs.

Pedicularis capitata

Capitate Lousewort

Very Common0.72 obs.

Parrya nudicaulis

Northern Parrya

Very Common0.71 obs.

Saxifraga hirculus

Marsh Saxifrage

Common0.71 obs.

Hippuris vulgaris

Mare'S-Tail

Common0.66 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Bunting

Common0.54 obs.

Dryas integrifolia

Entire-Leaved Mountain Avens

Common0.49 obs.

Cassiope tetragona

Arctic Bell Heather

Common0.49 obs.

Chamaenerion latifolium

River Beauty

Common0.49 obs.

Draba corymbosa

Baffin Bay Draba

Occasional0.49 obs.

Dactylina arctica

Occasional0.47 obs.

Salix reticulata

Netted Willow

Occasional0.44 obs.

Saxifraga oppositifolia

Purple Saxifrage

Occasional0.43 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Slope Borough County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

North Slope Borough

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-81% vs. current

National Petroleum Reserve–alaska

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-81% vs. current

Utqiaġvik

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-79% vs. current

Anaktuvuk Pass

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+88% vs. current

Wainwright

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Nuiqsut

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Wiley Post-will Rogers Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

42 species

-64% vs. current

Utqiaġvik

Importance: 0.60

38 species

-61% 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 North Slope Borough County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Parnassia kotzebuei

Kotzebue'S Grass-Of-Parnassus

Very Common0.74 obs.

Equisetum arvense

Scouringrush

Very Common0.74 obs.

Pedicularis langsdorffii

Langsdorff'S Lousewort

Very Common0.72 obs.

Pedicularis capitata

Capitate Lousewort

Very Common0.72 obs.

Parrya nudicaulis

Northern Parrya

Very Common0.71 obs.

Saxifraga hirculus

Marsh Saxifrage

Common0.71 obs.

Hippuris vulgaris

Mare'S-Tail

Common0.66 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Bunting

Common0.54 obs.

Dryas integrifolia

Entire-Leaved Mountain Avens

Common0.49 obs.

Cassiope tetragona

Arctic Bell Heather

Common0.49 obs.

Chamaenerion latifolium

River Beauty

Common0.49 obs.

Draba corymbosa

Baffin Bay Draba

Occasional0.49 obs.

Dactylina arctica

Occasional0.47 obs.

Salix reticulata

Netted Willow

Occasional0.44 obs.

Saxifraga oppositifolia

Purple Saxifrage

Occasional0.43 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Slope Borough County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

North Slope Borough

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-81% vs. current

National Petroleum Reserve–alaska

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-81% vs. current

Utqiaġvik

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-79% vs. current

Anaktuvuk Pass

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+88% vs. current

Wainwright

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Nuiqsut

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Wiley Post-will Rogers Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

42 species

-64% vs. current

Utqiaġvik

Importance: 0.60

38 species

-61% 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. North Slope Borough

-81% species diversity