Elephant Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Elephant Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kenai Peninsula nearby has 87% more documented species, Elephant Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 43 Kenai Peninsula County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 43 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Kenai Peninsula

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Fomes fomentarius

Hoof Fungus

Very Common3 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Very Common1 obs.

Exobasidium splendidum

Very Common1 obs.

Peltigera membranacea

Very Common1 obs.

Pleurozium schreberi

Red-Stemmed Feather-Moss

Very Common1 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

large wintergreen

Common1 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common1 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Common1 obs.

Athyrium filix-femina

lady-fern

Common1 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Common1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common1 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional1 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kenai Peninsula

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Tern Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-28% vs. current

Stormy Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+18% vs. current

Arc Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+18% vs. current

Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+44% vs. current

Headquarters Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+86% vs. current

Upper Omer Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% vs. current

Watson Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% 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 Kenai Peninsula County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kenai Peninsula

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Tern Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-28% vs. current

Stormy Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+18% vs. current

Arc Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+18% vs. current

Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+44% vs. current

Headquarters Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+86% vs. current

Upper Omer Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% vs. current

Watson Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% 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 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 43 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Kenai Peninsula

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Fomes fomentarius

Hoof Fungus

Very Common3 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Very Common1 obs.

Exobasidium splendidum

Very Common1 obs.

Peltigera membranacea

Very Common1 obs.

Pleurozium schreberi

Red-Stemmed Feather-Moss

Very Common1 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

large wintergreen

Common1 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common1 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Common1 obs.

Athyrium filix-femina

lady-fern

Common1 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Common1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common1 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional1 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Occasional1 obs.

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