Unalaska Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Unalaska Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in aleutians west census area, alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Umnak Island, Unalaska Island hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 aleutians west census area County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ligusticum scothicum
Scotch Licorice-root
Chamaenerion angustifolium
French-Willow
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Veronica stelleri
Petridiobius arcticus
Cornus suecica
dwarf cornel
Geum calthifolium
caltha-leaved avens
Platanthera convallariifolia
Geranium erianthum
woolly geranium
Viola langsdorffii
Athyrium filix-femina
lady-fern
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis
green sea urchin
Semibalanus cariosus
Littorina sitkana
Platanthera dilatata
Scent-Bottle
Eriophorum angustifolium
common cottongrass
Carex macrochaeta
Alaska large-awned sedge
Trichophorum cespitosum
cespitose bulrush
Leymus mollis
American dunegrass
Balanus glandula
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Aleutians West Census Area
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Unalaska Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Unalaska Islandwithin Aleutians West Census Area's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.