Douglas Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Douglas Island ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Juneau, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Juneau nearby has 39% more documented species, Douglas Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Juneau County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Juneau

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Melanchra pulverulenta

Very Common3 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Very Common3 obs.

Platanthera dilatata

Scent-Bottle

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Very Common2 obs.

Dolichovespula norvegicoides

Common2 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common2 obs.

Gentiana douglasiana

swamp gentian

Common2 obs.

Coptis aspleniifolia

spleenwort-leaved goldthread

Common2 obs.

Circaea alpina

dwarf enchanter's nightshade

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Common2 obs.

Geum calthifolium

caltha-leaved avens

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Sericomyia chalcopyga

Occasional1 obs.

Pilophorus clavatus

Occasional1 obs.

Multiclavula vernalis

Moss Club

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis

green sea urchin

Rare1 obs.

Amblyptilia pica

Rare1 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+135%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Juneau County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Juneau

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-39% vs. current

Rotary Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Chicken Ridge Neighborhood

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Downtown Flats

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+6000% 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 Juneau County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+135%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Juneau County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Juneau

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-39% vs. current

Rotary Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Chicken Ridge Neighborhood

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Downtown Flats

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+6000% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Juneau

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Melanchra pulverulenta

Very Common3 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Very Common3 obs.

Platanthera dilatata

Scent-Bottle

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Very Common2 obs.

Dolichovespula norvegicoides

Common2 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common2 obs.

Gentiana douglasiana

swamp gentian

Common2 obs.

Coptis aspleniifolia

spleenwort-leaved goldthread

Common2 obs.

Circaea alpina

dwarf enchanter's nightshade

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Common2 obs.

Geum calthifolium

caltha-leaved avens

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Sericomyia chalcopyga

Occasional1 obs.

Pilophorus clavatus

Occasional1 obs.

Multiclavula vernalis

Moss Club

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis

green sea urchin

Rare1 obs.

Amblyptilia pica

Rare1 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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