Juneau

Ecosystem Overview

The Juneau ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Juneau, 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 Lemon Creek, Juneau hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Juneau County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lemon Creek

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pycnopodia helianthoides

Sunflower Sea Star

Very Common24 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Very Common20 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Very Common15 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Nootka Lupine

Very Common14 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common12 obs.

Paralithodes camtschaticus

Kamchatka crab

Common11 obs.

Anthopleura artemisia

moonglow anemone

Common11 obs.

Urticina grebelnyi

Common11 obs.

Chamaenerion latifolium

Alpine Fireweed

Common11 obs.

Alectoria sarmentosa

Common11 obs.

Ptilosarcus gurneyi

Gurney's sea pen

Common11 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional10 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional10 obs.

Geranium erianthum

woolly geranium

Occasional9 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional8 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional8 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional8 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

sugar-scoop

Rare8 obs.

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Chionoecetes bairdi

Rare7 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Juneau County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Rotary Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Douglas Island

Importance: 0.26

61 species

+64% vs. current

Chicken Ridge Neighborhood

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Downtown Flats

Importance: 0.20

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 Juneau County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Juneau County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Rotary Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Douglas Island

Importance: 0.26

61 species

+64% vs. current

Chicken Ridge Neighborhood

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Downtown Flats

Importance: 0.20

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lemon Creek

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pycnopodia helianthoides

Sunflower Sea Star

Very Common24 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Very Common20 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Very Common15 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Nootka Lupine

Very Common14 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common12 obs.

Paralithodes camtschaticus

Kamchatka crab

Common11 obs.

Anthopleura artemisia

moonglow anemone

Common11 obs.

Urticina grebelnyi

Common11 obs.

Chamaenerion latifolium

Alpine Fireweed

Common11 obs.

Alectoria sarmentosa

Common11 obs.

Ptilosarcus gurneyi

Gurney's sea pen

Common11 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional10 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional10 obs.

Geranium erianthum

woolly geranium

Occasional9 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional8 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional8 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional8 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

sugar-scoop

Rare8 obs.

No image

Chionoecetes bairdi

Rare7 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Rare7 obs.

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