Watson Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Watson Lake ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kenai Peninsula nearby has 95% more documented species, Watson Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 43 Kenai Peninsula County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 43 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Kenai Peninsula

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Beringiana beringiana

Yukon Floater

Very Common2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Very Common1 obs.

Larus brachyrhynchus

Short-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kenai Peninsula

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-95% vs. current

Tern Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-72% vs. current

Elephant Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-62% vs. current

Arc Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-55% vs. current

Stormy Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-55% vs. current

Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

-44% vs. current

Headquarters Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

-29% vs. current

Upper Omer Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

0% 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

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kenai Peninsula

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-95% vs. current

Tern Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-72% vs. current

Elephant Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-62% vs. current

Arc Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-55% vs. current

Stormy Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-55% vs. current

Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

-44% vs. current

Headquarters Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

-29% vs. current

Upper Omer Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

0% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 43 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Kenai Peninsula

-95% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Beringiana beringiana

Yukon Floater

Very Common2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Very Common1 obs.

Larus brachyrhynchus

Short-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

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