Ketchikan Gateway

Ecosystem Overview

The Ketchikan Gateway ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Gem Cove, Ketchikan Gateway hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Ketchikan Gateway County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Gem Cove

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common15 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Very Common10 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common10 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common8 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Very Common8 obs.

Cyanea ferruginea

Common8 obs.

Orgyia antiqua

Moth

Common7 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Common7 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common6 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Common6 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common6 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Occasional5 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional5 obs.

Athyrium filix-femina

lady-fern

Occasional5 obs.

Rhytidiadelphus loreus

lanky moss

Occasional5 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional4 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Occasional4 obs.

Streptopus amplexifolius

Cucumber-Root

Rare4 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Rare4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ketchikan Gateway County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Revillagigedo Island

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

Gravina Island

Importance: 0.21

7 species

+1329% 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 Ketchikan Gateway County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ketchikan Gateway County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Revillagigedo Island

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

Gravina Island

Importance: 0.21

7 species

+1329% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Gem Cove

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common15 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Very Common10 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common10 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common8 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Very Common8 obs.

Cyanea ferruginea

Common8 obs.

Orgyia antiqua

Moth

Common7 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Common7 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common6 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Common6 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common6 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Occasional5 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional5 obs.

Athyrium filix-femina

lady-fern

Occasional5 obs.

Rhytidiadelphus loreus

lanky moss

Occasional5 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional4 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Occasional4 obs.

Streptopus amplexifolius

Cucumber-Root

Rare4 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Rare4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare4 obs.

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