Wrangell Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Wrangell Island ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in wrangell, alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wrangell nearby has 13% more documented species, Wrangell Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 wrangell 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 60 total documented species.
Nephrophyllidium crista-galli
deer cabbage
Rubus parviflorus
Kalmia microphylla
bog-laurel
Amanita augusta
Rhododendron menziesii
smooth menziesia
Rhododendron groenlandicum
Labrador-Tea
Menyanthes trifoliata
Buck-Bean
Monsoma pulveratum
Icmadophila ericetorum
Didymascella thujina
Guepiniopsis alpina
Juniperus communis
juniper
Mytilus trossulus
northern bay mussel
Gymnocarpium disjunctum
western oak fern
Rhytidiadelphus loreus
lanky moss
Adiantum aleuticum
Western Maidenhair Fern
Phegopteris connectilis
beech fern
Thuja plicata
giant arborvitae
Pisaster ochraceus
ochre stars
Sericomyia chalcopyga
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Regional Wildlife Network
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