Unga Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Unga Island ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in aleutians east, 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. Compared to nearby Unimak Island, Unga Island hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 aleutians east County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Platanthera convallariifolia
Bistorta vivipara
Viviparous Knotweed
Geranium erianthum
woolly geranium
Lupinus nootkatensis
Nootka Lupine
Rubus spectabilis
Salmonberry
Saxifraga cespitosa
Tufted Saxifrage
Cornus unalaschkensis
cordilleran bunchberry
Picea sitchensis
Sitka Spruce
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Kamchatka missonbells
Geum macrophyllum
Big-Leaved Avens
Fragaria chiloensis
beach strawberry
Lysimachia europaea
arctic starflower
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Unga Islandwithin Aleutians East's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.