Haines

Ecosystem Overview

The Haines ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Haines, 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 Rutzebeck Lake, Haines hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Haines 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. Rutzebeck Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ursus arctos

brown bear

Very Common10 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common8 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Very Common6 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common5 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Common5 obs.

Honckenya peploides

Sea Sandwort

Common5 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common5 obs.

Fritillaria camschatcensis

Kamchatka missonbells

Common5 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Common4 obs.

Dryopteris expansa

broad buckler fern

Occasional4 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Nootka Lupine

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional4 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

large wintergreen

Occasional3 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Occasional3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum danae

Black Darter

Rare3 obs.

Vespula acadica

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Haines County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Chilkoot Lake

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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 Haines County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Haines County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Chilkoot Lake

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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. Rutzebeck Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ursus arctos

brown bear

Very Common10 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common8 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Very Common6 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common5 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Common5 obs.

Honckenya peploides

Sea Sandwort

Common5 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common5 obs.

Fritillaria camschatcensis

Kamchatka missonbells

Common5 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Common4 obs.

Dryopteris expansa

broad buckler fern

Occasional4 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Nootka Lupine

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional4 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

large wintergreen

Occasional3 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Occasional3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum danae

Black Darter

Rare3 obs.

Vespula acadica

Rare3 obs.

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