Ballaine Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Ballaine Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in fairbanks north star, 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. While Fairbanks North Star nearby has 87% more documented species, Ballaine Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 fairbanks north star County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Ricciocarpos natans
purple-fringed liverwort
Lemna minor
common duckweed
Nymphaea tetragona
pygmy water-lily
Scutellaria galericulata
skullcap
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Sparganium angustifolium
floating bur-reed
Utricularia macrorhiza
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Rainbow Trout
Ondatra zibethicus
Muskrat
Typha latifolia
bulrush
Cicuta virosa
Cowbane
Callitriche palustris
spring water-starwort
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ballaine Lakewithin Fairbanks North Star's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.