Kodiak Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Kodiak Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Kodiak Island, 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 Koniuji Island, Kodiak Island hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 16 Kodiak Island County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Koniuji Island

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lupinus nootkatensis

Nootka Lupine

Very Common13 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common13 obs.

Bombus cryptarum

Cryptic Bumblebee

Very Common12 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Andrena clarkella

Clarke's Mining Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common8 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Common7 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common7 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Common7 obs.

Pinicola enucleator

Pine Grosbeak

Common6 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common6 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Occasional6 obs.

Castilleja unalaschcensis

coastal paintbrush

Occasional6 obs.

Viburnum edule

Moosewood Viburnum

Occasional6 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional6 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Occasional6 obs.

Rubus arcticus

nagoonberry

Occasional6 obs.

Claytonia sibirica

pink purslane

Rare6 obs.

Sericomyia chalcopyga

Rare6 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kodiak Island County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kodiak Island

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Karluk Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Louise

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Mission Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Buskin Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Potato Patch Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Thumb Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Gertrude

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Kodiak Island County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kodiak Island County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kodiak Island

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Karluk Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Louise

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Mission Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Buskin Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Potato Patch Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Thumb Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Gertrude

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Koniuji Island

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lupinus nootkatensis

Nootka Lupine

Very Common13 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common13 obs.

Bombus cryptarum

Cryptic Bumblebee

Very Common12 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Andrena clarkella

Clarke's Mining Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common8 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Common7 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common7 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Common7 obs.

Pinicola enucleator

Pine Grosbeak

Common6 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common6 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Occasional6 obs.

Castilleja unalaschcensis

coastal paintbrush

Occasional6 obs.

Viburnum edule

Moosewood Viburnum

Occasional6 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional6 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Occasional6 obs.

Rubus arcticus

nagoonberry

Occasional6 obs.

Claytonia sibirica

pink purslane

Rare6 obs.

Sericomyia chalcopyga

Rare6 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare6 obs.

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