Molokai

Ecosystem Overview

The Molokai ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Hawaii, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #31 for species diversity among 112 Hawaii natural areas, placing it in the 72th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 112 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 112 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Hawaii

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Megathyrsus maximus

Guineagrass

Very Common21 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Very Common14 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Very Common12 obs.

Chloris barbata

Swollen fingergrass

Very Common9 obs.

Leucaena leucocephala

White leadtree

Very Common6 obs.

Waltheria indica

velvetleaf

Common6 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian grass

Common6 obs.

Argiope appensa

Common5 obs.

Lantana camara

Lantana

Common5 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Common4 obs.

Emilia fosbergii

Florida Tasselflower

Common4 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Occasional4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional4 obs.

Ustilago cynodontis

Occasional4 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Occasional3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional3 obs.

Senna occidentalis

Septicweed

Occasional3 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Rare3 obs.

Momordica charantia

Balsampear

Rare3 obs.

Copsychus malabaricus

White-rumped shama

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Hawaii

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Honolulu

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oahu

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Maui

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Kauai

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Hawaii

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Lanai

Importance: 0.48

93 species

+8% vs. current

Hilo Cdp

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Hawaii.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Hawaii

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Honolulu

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oahu

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Maui

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Kauai

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Hawaii

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Lanai

Importance: 0.48

93 species

+8% vs. current

Hilo Cdp

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 112 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 112 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Hawaii

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Megathyrsus maximus

Guineagrass

Very Common21 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Very Common14 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Very Common12 obs.

Chloris barbata

Swollen fingergrass

Very Common9 obs.

Leucaena leucocephala

White leadtree

Very Common6 obs.

Waltheria indica

velvetleaf

Common6 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian grass

Common6 obs.

Argiope appensa

Common5 obs.

Lantana camara

Lantana

Common5 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Common4 obs.

Emilia fosbergii

Florida Tasselflower

Common4 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Occasional4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional4 obs.

Ustilago cynodontis

Occasional4 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Occasional3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional3 obs.

Senna occidentalis

Septicweed

Occasional3 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Rare3 obs.

Momordica charantia

Balsampear

Rare3 obs.

Copsychus malabaricus

White-rumped shama

Rare3 obs.

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