Wrangell Airport

Ecosystem Overview

The Wrangell Airport ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Wrangell, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wrangell nearby has 26% more documented species, Wrangell Airport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Wrangell County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wrangell

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador Tea

Very Common1.21 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

Bog-Laurel

Very Common1.21 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Bogbean

Very Common1.21 obs.

Nephrophyllidium crista-galli

Deer Cabbage

Very Common1.15 obs.

Amanita augusta

Very Common1.04 obs.

Rhododendron menziesii

Pacific Menziesia

Common1 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

Skunk Cabbage

Common0.98 obs.

Juniperus communis

Juniper

Common0.73 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Wild Lupin

Common0.73 obs.

Oenanthe sarmentosa

Pacific Water-Parsley

Common0.67 obs.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Common0.63 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Occasional0.59 obs.

Punicealis hamata

Occasional0.54 obs.

Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric

Occasional0.53 obs.

Fomitopsis ochracea

American Brown Fomitopsis

Occasional0.53 obs.

Lysimachia maritima

Saltwort

Occasional0.53 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

Red Elderberry

Occasional0.52 obs.

Honckenya peploides

Sea Purslane

Rare0.51 obs.

Moneses uniflora

Waxflower

Rare0.51 obs.

Pilophorus acicularis

Rare0.51 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wrangell County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Wrangell

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-26% vs. current

Wrangell

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-3% vs. current

South Etolin Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+104% vs. current

Muskeg Meadows Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

57 species

0% vs. current

North Wrangell Trail

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-11% vs. current

Institute Creek Trail

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-11% vs. current

Institute Creek

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-11% vs. current

Volunteer Park Trail

Importance: 0.40

62 species

-8% 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 Wrangell County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wrangell County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Wrangell

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-26% vs. current

Wrangell

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-3% vs. current

South Etolin Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+104% vs. current

Muskeg Meadows Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

57 species

0% vs. current

North Wrangell Trail

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-11% vs. current

Institute Creek Trail

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-11% vs. current

Institute Creek

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-11% vs. current

Volunteer Park Trail

Importance: 0.40

62 species

-8% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador Tea

Very Common1.21 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

Bog-Laurel

Very Common1.21 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Bogbean

Very Common1.21 obs.

Nephrophyllidium crista-galli

Deer Cabbage

Very Common1.15 obs.

Amanita augusta

Very Common1.04 obs.

Rhododendron menziesii

Pacific Menziesia

Common1 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

Skunk Cabbage

Common0.98 obs.

Juniperus communis

Juniper

Common0.73 obs.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Wild Lupin

Common0.73 obs.

Oenanthe sarmentosa

Pacific Water-Parsley

Common0.67 obs.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Common0.63 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Occasional0.59 obs.

Punicealis hamata

Occasional0.54 obs.

Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric

Occasional0.53 obs.

Fomitopsis ochracea

American Brown Fomitopsis

Occasional0.53 obs.

Lysimachia maritima

Saltwort

Occasional0.53 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

Red Elderberry

Occasional0.52 obs.

Honckenya peploides

Sea Purslane

Rare0.51 obs.

Moneses uniflora

Waxflower

Rare0.51 obs.

Pilophorus acicularis

Rare0.51 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wrangell

-26% species diversity