Wrangell

Ecosystem Overview

The Wrangell ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Wrangell, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Somonof Island, Wrangell hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Wrangell County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Somonof Island

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Rhododendron menziesii

smooth menziesia

Very Common2 obs.

Monsoma pulveratum

Very Common2 obs.

Amanita augusta

Very Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common2 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Very Common2 obs.

Moneses uniflora

One-Flowered Shinleaf

Common2 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common2 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Common2 obs.

Nephrophyllidium crista-galli

deer cabbage

Common2 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common1 obs.

Mytilus trossulus

northern bay mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Occasional1 obs.

Guepiniopsis alpina

Occasional1 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Occasional1 obs.

Gymnocarpium disjunctum

western oak fern

Occasional1 obs.

Icmadophila ericetorum

Rare1 obs.

Didymascella thujina

Rare1 obs.

Sericomyia chalcopyga

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Wrangell County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Wrangell Island

Importance: 0.25

60 species

+15% 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 Wrangell County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Wrangell County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Wrangell Island

Importance: 0.25

60 species

+15% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Somonof Island

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Rhododendron menziesii

smooth menziesia

Very Common2 obs.

Monsoma pulveratum

Very Common2 obs.

Amanita augusta

Very Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common2 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Very Common2 obs.

Moneses uniflora

One-Flowered Shinleaf

Common2 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common2 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Common2 obs.

Nephrophyllidium crista-galli

deer cabbage

Common2 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common1 obs.

Mytilus trossulus

northern bay mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Occasional1 obs.

Guepiniopsis alpina

Occasional1 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Occasional1 obs.

Gymnocarpium disjunctum

western oak fern

Occasional1 obs.

Icmadophila ericetorum

Rare1 obs.

Didymascella thujina

Rare1 obs.

Sericomyia chalcopyga

Rare1 obs.

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