Prince Of Wales-hyder

Ecosystem Overview

The Prince Of Wales-hyder ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince of Wales-Hyder, 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 Middle Island, Prince Of Wales-hyder hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Prince of Wales-Hyder 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. Middle Island

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larus brachyrhynchus

Short-billed Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Oncorhynchus keta

chum salmon

Very Common6 obs.

Ursus arctos

brown bear

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Moneses uniflora

One-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common2 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common2 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Common2 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Common2 obs.

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

pink salmon

Common2 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Occasional2 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional2 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Occasional2 obs.

Laetiporus conifericola

Occasional2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional2 obs.

Tricholoma vaccinum

Scaly Knight

Occasional2 obs.

Hericium abietis

Rare2 obs.

Bonasa umbellus

Ruffed grouse

Rare2 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince Of Wales Island

Importance: 0.30

78 species

+28% vs. current

Annette Island

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince Of Wales Island

Importance: 0.30

78 species

+28% vs. current

Annette Island

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% 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. Middle Island

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larus brachyrhynchus

Short-billed Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Oncorhynchus keta

chum salmon

Very Common6 obs.

Ursus arctos

brown bear

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Moneses uniflora

One-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common2 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common2 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Common2 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Common2 obs.

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

pink salmon

Common2 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Occasional2 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional2 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Occasional2 obs.

Laetiporus conifericola

Occasional2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional2 obs.

Tricholoma vaccinum

Scaly Knight

Occasional2 obs.

Hericium abietis

Rare2 obs.

Bonasa umbellus

Ruffed grouse

Rare2 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Rare2 obs.

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