North Slope

Ecosystem Overview

The North Slope ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in North Slope, 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 Kimousik Lake, North Slope hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 North Slope 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. Kimousik Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Longspur

Very Common648 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Very Common286 obs.

Phalaropus fulicarius

red phalarope

Very Common276 obs.

Larus hyperboreus

Glaucous Gull

Very Common219 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Very Common207 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Common188 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Common101 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common93 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Common86 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Common68 obs.

Stercorarius parasiticus

parasitic jaeger

Common54 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Occasional50 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Occasional49 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Occasional48 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked phalarope

Occasional44 obs.

Stercorarius longicaudus

long-tailed jaeger

Occasional39 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional37 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Rare33 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Rare33 obs.

Gavia pacifica

Pacific Diver

Rare27 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in North Slope County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Imikpuk Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 North Slope County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in North Slope County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Imikpuk Lake

Importance: 0.35

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. Kimousik Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Longspur

Very Common648 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Very Common286 obs.

Phalaropus fulicarius

red phalarope

Very Common276 obs.

Larus hyperboreus

Glaucous Gull

Very Common219 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Very Common207 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Common188 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Common101 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common93 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Common86 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Common68 obs.

Stercorarius parasiticus

parasitic jaeger

Common54 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Occasional50 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Occasional49 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Occasional48 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked phalarope

Occasional44 obs.

Stercorarius longicaudus

long-tailed jaeger

Occasional39 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional37 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Rare33 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Rare33 obs.

Gavia pacifica

Pacific Diver

Rare27 obs.

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