Rock Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Rock Lake ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Kenai Peninsula, 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 Kenai Peninsula nearby has 91% more documented species, Rock Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 43 Kenai Peninsula County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

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Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 43 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Kenai Peninsula

-91% species diversity

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Grass-of-Parnassus

Common1 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kenai Peninsula

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-91% vs. current

Tern Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-50% vs. current

Elephant Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-31% vs. current

Stormy Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-18% vs. current

Arc Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-18% vs. current

Headquarters Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+29% vs. current

Watson Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+80% vs. current

Upper Omer Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+80% 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 Kenai Peninsula County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kenai Peninsula

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-91% vs. current

Tern Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-50% vs. current

Elephant Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-31% vs. current

Stormy Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-18% vs. current

Arc Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-18% vs. current

Headquarters Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+29% vs. current

Watson Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+80% vs. current

Upper Omer Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+80% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 43 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Kenai Peninsula

-91% species diversity

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