Revillagigedo Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Revillagigedo Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in ketchikan gateway, 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 ketchikan gateway 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 100 total documented species.
Rubus spectabilis
Salmonberry
Lysichiton americanus
American skunk cabbage
Orgyia antiqua
Moth
Ariolimax columbianus
Pacific banana slug
Tsuga heterophylla
western hemlock
Gaultheria shallon
shallal
Struthiopteris spicant
deer fern
Hylocomium splendens
Stairstep Moss
Picea sitchensis
Sitka Spruce
Rhytidiadelphus loreus
lanky moss
Athyrium filix-femina
lady-fern
Maianthemum dilatatum
deerberry
Streptopus amplexifolius
Cucumber-Root
Thuja plicata
giant arborvitae
Rhododendron menziesii
smooth menziesia
Fomitopsis ochracea
Cornus unalaschkensis
cordilleran bunchberry
Sambucus racemosa
red-berried elder
Vaccinium parvifolium
red-huckleberry
Polystichum munitum
western sword fern
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ketchikan Gateway
Discover 5 other wildlife-rich locations near Revillagigedo Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Revillagigedo Islandwithin Ketchikan Gateway's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.