Institute Creek Trail

Ecosystem Overview

The Institute Creek Trail ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Wrangell, 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 Wrangell nearby has 17% more documented species, Institute Creek Trail offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Wrangell County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Wrangell

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Rhytidiadelphus loreus

Little Shaggy-Moss

Very Common0.93 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Very Common0.67 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Very Common0.46 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common0.37 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common0.33 obs.

Orcinus orca

Orca

Common0.31 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

Foxglove

Common0.31 obs.

Monsoma pulveratum

Green Alder Sawfly

Common0.25 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Bogbean

Common0.14 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

Bog-Laurel

Common0.14 obs.

Nephrophyllidium crista-galli

Deer Cabbage

Common0.14 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador Tea

Occasional0.14 obs.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Occasional0.11 obs.

Rhododendron menziesii

Pacific Menziesia

Occasional0.1 obs.

Amanita augusta

Occasional0.1 obs.

Didymascella thujina

Occasional0.09 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

Laceflower

Occasional0.09 obs.

Thuja plicata

Canoe Cedar

Rare0.09 obs.

Coptis aspleniifolia

Fern-Leaved Goldthread

Rare0.09 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Lingen

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wrangell County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Wrangell

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-17% vs. current

Wrangell

Importance: 0.70

59 species

+8% vs. current

South Etolin Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+129% vs. current

Wrangell Airport

Importance: 0.60

57 species

+12% vs. current

Muskeg Meadows Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+12% vs. current

North Wrangell Trail

Importance: 0.40

64 species

0% vs. current

Institute Creek

Importance: 0.40

64 species

0% vs. current

Volunteer Park Trail

Importance: 0.40

62 species

+3% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Rhytidiadelphus loreus

Little Shaggy-Moss

Very Common0.93 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Very Common0.67 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Very Common0.46 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common0.37 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common0.33 obs.

Orcinus orca

Orca

Common0.31 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

Foxglove

Common0.31 obs.

Monsoma pulveratum

Green Alder Sawfly

Common0.25 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Bogbean

Common0.14 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

Bog-Laurel

Common0.14 obs.

Nephrophyllidium crista-galli

Deer Cabbage

Common0.14 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador Tea

Occasional0.14 obs.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Occasional0.11 obs.

Rhododendron menziesii

Pacific Menziesia

Occasional0.1 obs.

Amanita augusta

Occasional0.1 obs.

Didymascella thujina

Occasional0.09 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

Laceflower

Occasional0.09 obs.

Thuja plicata

Canoe Cedar

Rare0.09 obs.

Coptis aspleniifolia

Fern-Leaved Goldthread

Rare0.09 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Lingen

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wrangell County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Wrangell

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-17% vs. current

Wrangell

Importance: 0.70

59 species

+8% vs. current

South Etolin Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+129% vs. current

Wrangell Airport

Importance: 0.60

57 species

+12% vs. current

Muskeg Meadows Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+12% vs. current

North Wrangell Trail

Importance: 0.40

64 species

0% vs. current

Institute Creek

Importance: 0.40

64 species

0% vs. current

Volunteer Park Trail

Importance: 0.40

62 species

+3% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Wrangell

-17% species diversity