Douglas Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Douglas Island ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in juneau, alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Juneau nearby has 39% more documented species, Douglas Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 juneau 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 61 total documented species.
Melanchra pulverulenta
Drosera rotundifolia
round-leaved sundew
Platanthera dilatata
Scent-Bottle
Bombus melanopygus
Black Tail Bumble Bee
Struthiopteris spicant
deer fern
Dolichovespula norvegicoides
Rhododendron groenlandicum
Labrador-Tea
Gentiana douglasiana
swamp gentian
Coptis aspleniifolia
spleenwort-leaved goldthread
Circaea alpina
dwarf enchanter's nightshade
Ranunculus acris
meadow buttercup
Geum calthifolium
caltha-leaved avens
Kalmia microphylla
bog-laurel
Sericomyia chalcopyga
Pilophorus clavatus
Multiclavula vernalis
Moss Club
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis
green sea urchin
Amblyptilia pica
Bombus mixtus
Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Juneau
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Douglas Islandwithin Juneau's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.