Kodiak Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Kodiak Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Kodiak Island, 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 Koniuji Island, Kodiak Island hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 16 Kodiak Island County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Koniuji Island

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anthopleura artemisia

moonglow anemone

Very Common20 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Very Common19 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common19 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Nootka Lupine

Very Common17 obs.

Bombus cryptarum

Cryptic Bumblebee

Very Common17 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Common14 obs.

Pentidotea wosnesenskii

Common13 obs.

Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric

Common12 obs.

Ursus arctos

brown bear

Common11 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common11 obs.

Urticina grebelnyi

Common11 obs.

Honckenya peploides

Sea Sandwort

Occasional11 obs.

Tonicella lineata

lined chiton

Occasional10 obs.

Andrena clarkella

Clarke's Mining Bee

Occasional10 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Occasional10 obs.

Castilleja unalaschcensis

coastal paintbrush

Occasional9 obs.

Eudistylia vancouveri

Occasional9 obs.

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis

green sea urchin

Rare9 obs.

Pycnopodia helianthoides

Sunflower Sea Star

Rare9 obs.

Pugettia gracilis

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kodiak Island County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Karluk Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Louise

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Mission Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Buskin Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Potato Patch Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Thumb Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Gertrude

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lilly 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 Kodiak Island County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kodiak Island County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Karluk Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Louise

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Mission Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Buskin Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Potato Patch Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Thumb Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Gertrude

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lilly 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Koniuji Island

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anthopleura artemisia

moonglow anemone

Very Common20 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Very Common19 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common19 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Nootka Lupine

Very Common17 obs.

Bombus cryptarum

Cryptic Bumblebee

Very Common17 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Common14 obs.

Pentidotea wosnesenskii

Common13 obs.

Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric

Common12 obs.

Ursus arctos

brown bear

Common11 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common11 obs.

Urticina grebelnyi

Common11 obs.

Honckenya peploides

Sea Sandwort

Occasional11 obs.

Tonicella lineata

lined chiton

Occasional10 obs.

Andrena clarkella

Clarke's Mining Bee

Occasional10 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Occasional10 obs.

Castilleja unalaschcensis

coastal paintbrush

Occasional9 obs.

Eudistylia vancouveri

Occasional9 obs.

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis

green sea urchin

Rare9 obs.

Pycnopodia helianthoides

Sunflower Sea Star

Rare9 obs.

Pugettia gracilis

Rare9 obs.

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