Ballaine Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Ballaine Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairbanks North Star, 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. While Fairbanks North Star nearby has 87% more documented species, Ballaine Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Fairbanks North Star 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairbanks North Star

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Ricciocarpos natans

purple-fringed liverwort

Very Common2 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Very Common2 obs.

Nymphaea tetragona

pygmy water-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Scutellaria galericulata

skullcap

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Sparganium angustifolium

floating bur-reed

Common1 obs.

Utricularia macrorhiza

Common1 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Common1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common1 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Common1 obs.

Cicuta virosa

Cowbane

Common1 obs.

Callitriche palustris

spring water-starwort

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairbanks North Star

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-87% vs. current

Hadley Island

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+333% 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 Fairbanks North Star County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairbanks North Star

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-87% vs. current

Hadley Island

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+333% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairbanks North Star

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Ricciocarpos natans

purple-fringed liverwort

Very Common2 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Very Common2 obs.

Nymphaea tetragona

pygmy water-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Scutellaria galericulata

skullcap

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Sparganium angustifolium

floating bur-reed

Common1 obs.

Utricularia macrorhiza

Common1 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Common1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common1 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Common1 obs.

Cicuta virosa

Cowbane

Common1 obs.

Callitriche palustris

spring water-starwort

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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