Wasilla

Ecosystem Overview

The Wasilla ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Matanuska-Susitna nearby has 83% more documented species, Wasilla offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 21 Matanuska-Susitna County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 21 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Matanuska-Susitna

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Very Common3 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common3 obs.

Gasterosteus aculeatus

three-spined stickleback

Very Common2 obs.

Beringiana beringiana

Yukon Floater

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Common1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Common1 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Occasional1 obs.

Comarum palustre

Marsh Five-Fingers

Occasional1 obs.

Profenusa thomsoni

Occasional1 obs.

Falcaria bilineata

Occasional1 obs.

Heterarthrus nemoratus

Occasional1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Matanuska-susitna

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-83% vs. current

Palmer

Importance: 0.38

11 species

+55% vs. current

Lake Lucile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+183% vs. current

Bonnie Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+240% vs. current

Beyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

South Rolly Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+467% vs. current

Lake Lorraine

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% vs. current

Talkeetna Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% 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 Matanuska-Susitna County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Matanuska-susitna

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-83% vs. current

Palmer

Importance: 0.38

11 species

+55% vs. current

Lake Lucile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+183% vs. current

Bonnie Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+240% vs. current

Beyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

South Rolly Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+467% vs. current

Lake Lorraine

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% vs. current

Talkeetna Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 21 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Matanuska-Susitna

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Very Common3 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common3 obs.

Gasterosteus aculeatus

three-spined stickleback

Very Common2 obs.

Beringiana beringiana

Yukon Floater

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Common1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Common1 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Occasional1 obs.

Comarum palustre

Marsh Five-Fingers

Occasional1 obs.

Profenusa thomsoni

Occasional1 obs.

Falcaria bilineata

Occasional1 obs.

Heterarthrus nemoratus

Occasional1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Occasional1 obs.

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