Skagway

Ecosystem Overview

The Skagway ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Skagway, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Goat Lake, Skagway hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Skagway County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Goat Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Boschniakia rossica

poque

Very Common7 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Very Common6 obs.

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

pink salmon

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common4 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Very Common4 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Common4 obs.

Ribes lacustre

Bristly Black Currant

Common3 obs.

Viburnum edule

Moosewood Viburnum

Common3 obs.

Pyrola chlorantha

Green-Flowered Pyrola

Common3 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

large wintergreen

Common3 obs.

Gymnocarpium disjunctum

western oak fern

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Occasional3 obs.

Sorbus aucuparia

rowan, moutain ash

Occasional3 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Occasional3 obs.

Pilophorus acicularis

Occasional3 obs.

Kuehneromyces mutabilis

Sheathed Woodtuft

Occasional3 obs.

Oxytropis campestris

field locoweed

Rare3 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow head bumble bee

Rare3 obs.

Archiearis infans

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4650%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Skagway County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Lower Dewey Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4650% 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 Skagway County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4650%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Skagway County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Lower Dewey Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4650% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Goat Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Boschniakia rossica

poque

Very Common7 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Very Common6 obs.

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

pink salmon

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common4 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Very Common4 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Common4 obs.

Ribes lacustre

Bristly Black Currant

Common3 obs.

Viburnum edule

Moosewood Viburnum

Common3 obs.

Pyrola chlorantha

Green-Flowered Pyrola

Common3 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

large wintergreen

Common3 obs.

Gymnocarpium disjunctum

western oak fern

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Occasional3 obs.

Sorbus aucuparia

rowan, moutain ash

Occasional3 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Occasional3 obs.

Pilophorus acicularis

Occasional3 obs.

Kuehneromyces mutabilis

Sheathed Woodtuft

Occasional3 obs.

Oxytropis campestris

field locoweed

Rare3 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow head bumble bee

Rare3 obs.

Archiearis infans

Rare2 obs.

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