Magic Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Magic Island ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Sitka, 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 Sitka nearby has 88% more documented species, Magic Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Sitka County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Sitka

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Oedignathus inermis

Very Common1 obs.

Mytilus trossulus

northern bay mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Mopalia spectabilis

Very Common1 obs.

Pista elongata

Very Common1 obs.

Kaburakia excelsa

Very Common1 obs.

Draba grandis

Common1 obs.

Heteropora pacifica

Common1 obs.

Onchidoris bilamellata

barnacle-eating onchidoris

Common1 obs.

Cochlearia groenlandica

Greenland scurvygrass

Common1 obs.

Tephromela atra

Common1 obs.

Margarites helicinus

Common1 obs.

Dodecaceria pacifica

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Sitka County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Sitka

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-88% vs. current

Saint Lazaria Island And Wilderness

Importance: 0.33

8 species

+50% vs. current

Japonski Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+140% vs. current

Kutkan Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+140% vs. current

Middle Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Kruzof Island

Importance: 0.22

8 species

+50% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.18

1 species

+1100% 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 Sitka County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Sitka County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Sitka

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-88% vs. current

Saint Lazaria Island And Wilderness

Importance: 0.33

8 species

+50% vs. current

Japonski Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+140% vs. current

Kutkan Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+140% vs. current

Middle Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Kruzof Island

Importance: 0.22

8 species

+50% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.18

1 species

+1100% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Sitka

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Oedignathus inermis

Very Common1 obs.

Mytilus trossulus

northern bay mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Mopalia spectabilis

Very Common1 obs.

Pista elongata

Very Common1 obs.

Kaburakia excelsa

Very Common1 obs.

Draba grandis

Common1 obs.

Heteropora pacifica

Common1 obs.

Onchidoris bilamellata

barnacle-eating onchidoris

Common1 obs.

Cochlearia groenlandica

Greenland scurvygrass

Common1 obs.

Tephromela atra

Common1 obs.

Margarites helicinus

Common1 obs.

Dodecaceria pacifica

Occasional1 obs.

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