Skagway

Ecosystem Overview

The Skagway ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Skagway, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Skagway hosts 25% more species diversity. This location ranks #56 for species diversity among 100 Skagway County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 100 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

+25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Very Common19 obs.

Boschniakia rossica

Russian Groundcone

Very Common7 obs.

Sorbus aucuparia

Rowan

Very Common7 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

Ramsted

Very Common6 obs.

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

Pink Salmon

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

Fireweed

Common4 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

Alaska Bunchberry

Common4 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

Licorice Fern

Common4 obs.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Common3.14 obs.

Gymnocarpium disjunctum

Pacific Oakfern

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Fritillaria camschatcensis

Indian Rice

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum edule

Mooseberry

Occasional3 obs.

Pyrola chlorantha

Greenish Pyrola

Occasional3 obs.

Kuehneromyces mutabilis

Sheathed Woodtuft

Occasional3 obs.

Ribes lacustre

Swamp Currant

Occasional3 obs.

Pilophorus acicularis

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow Head Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

Oxytropis campestris

Yellow Oxytropis

Rare3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skagway County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Importance: 0.70

63 species

+25% vs. current

Skagway

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Seven Pastures

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Skagway Airport

in Skagway

Importance: 0.50

79 species

0% vs. current

Skagway Centennial Park

Importance: 0.50

74 species

+7% vs. current

Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp & Salmon Bake

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+39% vs. current

History

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-1% vs. current

Burro Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-1% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Very Common19 obs.

Boschniakia rossica

Russian Groundcone

Very Common7 obs.

Sorbus aucuparia

Rowan

Very Common7 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

Ramsted

Very Common6 obs.

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

Pink Salmon

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

Fireweed

Common4 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

Alaska Bunchberry

Common4 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

Licorice Fern

Common4 obs.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Common3.14 obs.

Gymnocarpium disjunctum

Pacific Oakfern

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Fritillaria camschatcensis

Indian Rice

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum edule

Mooseberry

Occasional3 obs.

Pyrola chlorantha

Greenish Pyrola

Occasional3 obs.

Kuehneromyces mutabilis

Sheathed Woodtuft

Occasional3 obs.

Ribes lacustre

Swamp Currant

Occasional3 obs.

Pilophorus acicularis

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow Head Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

Oxytropis campestris

Yellow Oxytropis

Rare3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skagway County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Importance: 0.70

63 species

+25% vs. current

Skagway

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Seven Pastures

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Skagway Airport

in Skagway

Importance: 0.50

79 species

0% vs. current

Skagway Centennial Park

Importance: 0.50

74 species

+7% vs. current

Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp & Salmon Bake

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+39% vs. current

History

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-1% vs. current

Burro Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-1% 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 100 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

+25% species diversity