Headquarters Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Headquarters Lake ecosystem supports 7 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 93% more documented species, Headquarters Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 43 Kenai Peninsula County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 43 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Kenai Peninsula

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Utricularia macrorhiza

Very Common1 obs.

Epilobium palustre

Marsh Willowherb

Very Common1 obs.

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Diarsia esurialis

Very Common1 obs.

Potamogeton natans

broad-leaved pondweed

Very Common1 obs.

Myrica gale

bog-myrtle, sweet gale

Common1 obs.

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Lycia rachelae

Twilight Moth

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kenai Peninsula

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-93% vs. current

Tern Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-61% vs. current

Elephant Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-46% vs. current

Stormy Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-36% vs. current

Arc Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-36% vs. current

Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

-22% vs. current

Upper Omer Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% vs. current

Watson Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% 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

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kenai Peninsula

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-93% vs. current

Tern Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-61% vs. current

Elephant Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-46% vs. current

Stormy Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-36% vs. current

Arc Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-36% vs. current

Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

-22% vs. current

Upper Omer Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% vs. current

Watson Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% 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

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 43 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Kenai Peninsula

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Utricularia macrorhiza

Very Common1 obs.

Epilobium palustre

Marsh Willowherb

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Diarsia esurialis

Very Common1 obs.

Potamogeton natans

broad-leaved pondweed

Very Common1 obs.

Myrica gale

bog-myrtle, sweet gale

Common1 obs.

No image

Lycia rachelae

Twilight Moth

Common1 obs.

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