Akutan Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Akutan Island ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in aleutians east, alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Unimak Island, Akutan Island hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 aleutians east County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.
Saxidomus gigantea
Solorina crocea
Mountain Saffron
Rubus arcticus
nagoonberry
Claytonia sibirica
pink purslane
Bellis perennis
daisy
Salix reticulata
Netted Willow
Dactylorhiza aristata
Empetrum nigrum
crowberry
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Akutan Islandwithin Aleutians East's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.