Prince Of Wales Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Prince Of Wales Island ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince of Wales-Hyder, 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. While Prince of Wales-Hyder nearby has 22% more documented species, Prince Of Wales Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Prince of Wales-Hyder County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince of Wales-Hyder

-22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Tricholoma vaccinum

Scaly Knight

Very Common2 obs.

Laetiporus conifericola

Very Common2 obs.

Hericium abietis

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Very Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common2 obs.

Sceptridium multifidum

Common2 obs.

Moneses uniflora

One-Flowered Shinleaf

Common2 obs.

Helvella vespertina

Common2 obs.

Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric

Common2 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Occasional2 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional1 obs.

Telmessus cheiragonus

helmet crab

Occasional1 obs.

Hydnellum aurantiacum

Orange Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Hydnellum peckii

Devil's Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Hydnellum suaveolens

Occasional1 obs.

Phellodon atratus

Blue-black Tooth

Rare1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare1 obs.

Hyles gallii

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince Of Wales-hyder

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-22% vs. current

Annette Island

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+2500% 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince Of Wales-hyder

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-22% vs. current

Annette Island

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+2500% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince of Wales-Hyder

-22% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Tricholoma vaccinum

Scaly Knight

Very Common2 obs.

Laetiporus conifericola

Very Common2 obs.

Hericium abietis

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Very Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common2 obs.

Sceptridium multifidum

Common2 obs.

Moneses uniflora

One-Flowered Shinleaf

Common2 obs.

Helvella vespertina

Common2 obs.

Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric

Common2 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Occasional2 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional1 obs.

Telmessus cheiragonus

helmet crab

Occasional1 obs.

Hydnellum aurantiacum

Orange Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Hydnellum peckii

Devil's Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Hydnellum suaveolens

Occasional1 obs.

Phellodon atratus

Blue-black Tooth

Rare1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare1 obs.

Hyles gallii

Rare1 obs.

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