Anaktuvuk Pass

Ecosystem Overview

The Anaktuvuk Pass ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in North Slope 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 North Slope Borough nearby has 90% more documented species, Anaktuvuk Pass offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #60 for species diversity among 100 North Slope Borough County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 100 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. North Slope Borough

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Salix arctica

Arctic Willow

Very Common1.68 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Very Common1 obs.

Pedicularis lanata

Woolly Lousewort

Very Common0.98 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Bunting

Very Common0.97 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Common0.92 obs.

Saxifraga tricuspidata

Prickly Saxifrage

Common0.87 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Common0.83 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

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

-90% vs. current

National Petroleum Reserve–alaska

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-90% vs. current

Utqiaġvik

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-89% vs. current

Deadhorse Airport

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-47% vs. current

Wainwright

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Nuiqsut

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Wiley Post-will Rogers Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

42 species

-81% vs. current

Utqiaġvik

Importance: 0.60

38 species

-79% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

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

-90% vs. current

National Petroleum Reserve–alaska

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-90% vs. current

Utqiaġvik

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-89% vs. current

Deadhorse Airport

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-47% vs. current

Wainwright

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Nuiqsut

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Wiley Post-will Rogers Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

42 species

-81% vs. current

Utqiaġvik

Importance: 0.60

38 species

-79% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Salix arctica

Arctic Willow

Very Common1.68 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Very Common1 obs.

Pedicularis lanata

Woolly Lousewort

Very Common0.98 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Bunting

Very Common0.97 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Common0.92 obs.

Saxifraga tricuspidata

Prickly Saxifrage

Common0.87 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Common0.83 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 100 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. North Slope Borough

-90% species diversity