Port Lions

Ecosystem Overview

The Port Lions ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kodiak Island Borough nearby has 58% more documented species, Port Lions 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 Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

vs. Kodiak Island Borough

-58% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Very Common220.21 obs.

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Balaenoptera physalus

Finner

Very Common46.43 obs.

Orcinus orca

Orca

Very Common1.11 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

Dew-Plant

Very Common0.18 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Wild Lupin

Very Common0.18 obs.

Campanula lasiocarpa

Alaska Bellflower

Common0.17 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

Beech Fern

Common0.17 obs.

Neottia cordata

Lesser Twayblade

Common0.16 obs.

Plantago macrocarpa

Alaska Plantain

Common0.15 obs.

Lactarius fallax

Common0.15 obs.

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Suberites domuncula

Sulfur Sponge

Common0.14 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thyme Speedwell

Occasional0.13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional0.1 obs.

Andrena clarkella

Clark'S Mining Bee

Occasional0.1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional0.1 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Meadow Froghopper

Occasional0.1 obs.

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Carex stylosa

Variegated Sedge

Occasional0.1 obs.

Tharsalea dorcas

Rare0.09 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Rare0.09 obs.

Aythya marila

Scaup

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kodiak Island Borough County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kodiak Island Borough

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-58% vs. current

Kodiak

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Ouzinkie

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-60% vs. current

Larsen Bay

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-60% vs. current

Kodiak

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-58% vs. current

Shuyak Island State Park

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+19% vs. current

Akhiok

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+24% 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 Kodiak Island Borough County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kodiak Island Borough County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kodiak Island Borough

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-58% vs. current

Kodiak

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Ouzinkie

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-60% vs. current

Larsen Bay

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-60% vs. current

Kodiak

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-58% vs. current

Shuyak Island State Park

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+19% vs. current

Akhiok

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+24% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Very Common220.21 obs.

No image

Balaenoptera physalus

Finner

Very Common46.43 obs.

Orcinus orca

Orca

Very Common1.11 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

Dew-Plant

Very Common0.18 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Wild Lupin

Very Common0.18 obs.

Campanula lasiocarpa

Alaska Bellflower

Common0.17 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

Beech Fern

Common0.17 obs.

Neottia cordata

Lesser Twayblade

Common0.16 obs.

Plantago macrocarpa

Alaska Plantain

Common0.15 obs.

Lactarius fallax

Common0.15 obs.

No image

Suberites domuncula

Sulfur Sponge

Common0.14 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thyme Speedwell

Occasional0.13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional0.1 obs.

Andrena clarkella

Clark'S Mining Bee

Occasional0.1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional0.1 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Meadow Froghopper

Occasional0.1 obs.

No image

Carex stylosa

Variegated Sedge

Occasional0.1 obs.

Tharsalea dorcas

Rare0.09 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Rare0.09 obs.

Aythya marila

Scaup

Rare0.09 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 Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

vs. Kodiak Island Borough

-58% species diversity