Aleutians East
Ecosystem Overview
The Aleutians East ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in aleutians east, alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Unimak Island, Aleutians East hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 aleutians east County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.
Cyanea ferruginea
Chrysaora melanaster
brown giant jellyfish
Saxidomus gigantea
Pycnopodia helianthoides
Sunflower Sea Star
Dermasterias imbricata
Enteroctopus dofleini
Giant North Pacific octopus
Aequorea victoria
crystal jelly
Pentidotea wosnesenskii
Mitrocoma cellularia
cross jellyfish
Chirolophis nugator
Ornamented blenny
Elassochirus gilli
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis
green sea urchin
Hemilepidotus jordani
Yellow Irish lord
Hermissenda crassicornis
hermissenda
Katharina tunicata
Fusitriton oregonensis
Oregon triton
Pandalus danae
Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus
Red Irish lord
Telmessus cheiragonus
helmet crab
Semibalanus cariosus
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