Denali

Ecosystem Overview

The Denali ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Denali, 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 Reflecftion Pond, Denali hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Denali County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Reflecftion Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common737 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common533 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Very Common218 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Very Common85 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Very Common83 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common77 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Common58 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Common41 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common37 obs.

Urocitellus parryii

arctic ground squirrel

Common37 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common36 obs.

Rangifer tarandus

Reindeer

Occasional35 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Occasional30 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Occasional27 obs.

Chamaenerion latifolium

Alpine Fireweed

Occasional26 obs.

Numenius phaeopus

whimbrel

Occasional26 obs.

Lagopus lagopus

Willow Ptarmigan

Occasional24 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Rare24 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Rare23 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Denali County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Denali County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Denali County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Reflecftion Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common737 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common533 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Very Common218 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Very Common85 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Very Common83 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common77 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Common58 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Common41 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common37 obs.

Urocitellus parryii

arctic ground squirrel

Common37 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common36 obs.

Rangifer tarandus

Reindeer

Occasional35 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Occasional30 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Occasional27 obs.

Chamaenerion latifolium

Alpine Fireweed

Occasional26 obs.

Numenius phaeopus

whimbrel

Occasional26 obs.

Lagopus lagopus

Willow Ptarmigan

Occasional24 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Rare24 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Rare23 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare18 obs.

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