Kuiu Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Kuiu Island ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in petersburg borough, alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Petersburg Borough nearby has 90% more documented species, Kuiu Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 petersburg borough County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Telmessus cheiragonus
helmet crab
Upogebia pugettensis
Pododesmus macrochisma
Alaska jingle
Ariolimax columbianus
Pacific banana slug
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Cornus unalaschkensis
cordilleran bunchberry
Cyanea ferruginea
Oncorhynchus nerka
Salmón
Lycoperdon perlatum
Common Puffball
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Kamchatka missonbells
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Petersburg Borough
Discover 7 other wildlife-rich locations near Kuiu Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kuiu Islandwithin Petersburg Borough's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.