Baranof Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Baranof Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Alaska, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 161 Alaska natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 161 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 161 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Anchorage

0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common117 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Very Common63 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Very Common34 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Very Common27 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common19 obs.

Neorhodomela larix

Common16 obs.

Endocladia muricata

Common12 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Common12 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common11 obs.

Moneses uniflora

One-Flowered Shinleaf

Common10 obs.

Fomitopsis ochracea

Common9 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional8 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Occasional7 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Occasional7 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Occasional7 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional6 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

sugar-scoop

Occasional6 obs.

Geum macrophyllum

Big-Leaved Avens

Rare6 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Rare6 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Rare5 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Baranof Island. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Baranof Island. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Anchorage

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Juneau

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Sitka

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Wasilla

Importance: 0.45

17 species

+488% vs. current

Prince Of Wales-hyder

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Skagway

Importance: 0.44

95 species

+5% vs. current

Wrangell

Importance: 0.41

69 species

+45% vs. current

Amaknak Island

in Unalaska

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% 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 Alaska.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Anchorage

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Juneau

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Sitka

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Wasilla

Importance: 0.45

17 species

+488% vs. current

Prince Of Wales-hyder

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Skagway

Importance: 0.44

95 species

+5% vs. current

Wrangell

Importance: 0.41

69 species

+45% vs. current

Amaknak Island

in Unalaska

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 161 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 161 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Anchorage

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common117 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Very Common63 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Very Common34 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Very Common27 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common19 obs.

Neorhodomela larix

Common16 obs.

Endocladia muricata

Common12 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Common12 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common11 obs.

Moneses uniflora

One-Flowered Shinleaf

Common10 obs.

Fomitopsis ochracea

Common9 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional8 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Occasional7 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Occasional7 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Occasional7 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional6 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

sugar-scoop

Occasional6 obs.

Geum macrophyllum

Big-Leaved Avens

Rare6 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Rare6 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Rare5 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.