Kake Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Kake ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Petersburg Borough, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Petersburg Borough nearby has 66% more documented species, Kake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #56 for species diversity among 100 Petersburg Borough County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 100 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Petersburg Borough

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Very Common65.93 obs.

Orcinus orca

Orca

Very Common1.64 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King Devil

Very Common1 obs.

Heracleum mantegazzianum

Hogweed

Very Common1 obs.

Veronica americana

Speedwell

Very Common0.79 obs.

Rhododendron menziesii

Pacific Menziesia

Common0.78 obs.

Telmessus cheiragonus

Helmet Crab

Common0.4 obs.

Eualus suckleyi

Common0.34 obs.

Coryphella trilineata

Common0.34 obs.

Eutonina indicans

Umbrella Jellyfish

Common0.34 obs.

Stichaeus punctatus

Common0.34 obs.

Lebbeus grandimanus

Occasional0.34 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Occasional0.25 obs.

Ursus americanus

Baribal

Occasional0.06 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

Alaska Bunchberry

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pododesmus macrochisma

Alaska Jingle

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Occasional0.06 obs.

Ammodytes personatus

Pacific Sandeel

Rare0.05 obs.

Berryteuthis magister

Schoolmaster Gonate Squid

Rare0.05 obs.

Oncorhynchus nerka

Yank

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Petersburg Borough County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Petersburg Borough

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-66% vs. current

Petersburg Creek-duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-69% vs. current

Kupreanof

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-66% vs. current

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Very Common65.93 obs.

Orcinus orca

Orca

Very Common1.64 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King Devil

Very Common1 obs.

Heracleum mantegazzianum

Hogweed

Very Common1 obs.

Veronica americana

Speedwell

Very Common0.79 obs.

Rhododendron menziesii

Pacific Menziesia

Common0.78 obs.

Telmessus cheiragonus

Helmet Crab

Common0.4 obs.

Eualus suckleyi

Common0.34 obs.

Coryphella trilineata

Common0.34 obs.

Eutonina indicans

Umbrella Jellyfish

Common0.34 obs.

Stichaeus punctatus

Common0.34 obs.

Lebbeus grandimanus

Occasional0.34 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Occasional0.25 obs.

Ursus americanus

Baribal

Occasional0.06 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

Alaska Bunchberry

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pododesmus macrochisma

Alaska Jingle

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Occasional0.06 obs.

Ammodytes personatus

Pacific Sandeel

Rare0.05 obs.

Berryteuthis magister

Schoolmaster Gonate Squid

Rare0.05 obs.

Oncorhynchus nerka

Yank

Rare0.05 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 100 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Petersburg Borough

-66% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Petersburg Borough County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Petersburg Borough

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-66% vs. current

Petersburg Creek-duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-69% vs. current

Kupreanof

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-66% vs. current

Tebenkof Bay Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+317% vs. current

Coronation Island Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+317% vs. current

Kuiu Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+400% vs. current

Port Alexander

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+400% vs. current

Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-69% 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.