Unga Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Unga Island ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Aleutians East, 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. Compared to nearby Unimak Island, Unga Island hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Aleutians East 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Unimak Island

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Platanthera convallariifolia

Very Common1 obs.

Bistorta vivipara

Viviparous Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium erianthum

woolly geranium

Very Common1 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Nootka Lupine

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common1 obs.

Saxifraga cespitosa

Tufted Saxifrage

Common1 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Common1 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Common1 obs.

Fritillaria camschatcensis

Kamchatka missonbells

Common1 obs.

Geum macrophyllum

Big-Leaved Avens

Common1 obs.

Fragaria chiloensis

beach strawberry

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia europaea

arctic starflower

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Aleutians East County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Aleutians East

Importance: 0.38

50 species

-76% vs. current

Akutan Island

Importance: 0.33

8 species

+50% vs. current

Nagai Island

Importance: 0.18

2 species

+500% vs. current

Popof Island

Importance: 0.14

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 Aleutians East County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Aleutians East County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Aleutians East

Importance: 0.38

50 species

-76% vs. current

Akutan Island

Importance: 0.33

8 species

+50% vs. current

Nagai Island

Importance: 0.18

2 species

+500% vs. current

Popof Island

Importance: 0.14

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Unimak Island

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Platanthera convallariifolia

Very Common1 obs.

Bistorta vivipara

Viviparous Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium erianthum

woolly geranium

Very Common1 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Nootka Lupine

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common1 obs.

Saxifraga cespitosa

Tufted Saxifrage

Common1 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Common1 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Common1 obs.

Fritillaria camschatcensis

Kamchatka missonbells

Common1 obs.

Geum macrophyllum

Big-Leaved Avens

Common1 obs.

Fragaria chiloensis

beach strawberry

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia europaea

arctic starflower

Occasional1 obs.

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