Wailua Homesteads

Ecosystem Overview

The Wailua Homesteads ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Kauai County, Hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kauai nearby has 43% more documented species, Wailua Homesteads offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 23 Kauai County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 23 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Kauai

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Miconia calvescens

Purple plague

Very Common147 obs.

Piper auritum

Vera Cruz pepper

Very Common29 obs.

Copsychus malabaricus

White-rumped shama

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Sensitive Partridge-Pea

Very Common4 obs.

Dillenia suffruticosa

Common4 obs.

Miconia crenata

Common3 obs.

Spathoglottis plicata

Philippine Ground Orchid

Common3 obs.

Heptapleurum actinophyllum

Common3 obs.

Stachytarpheta cayennensis

Cayenne porterweed

Common2 obs.

Lantana camara

Lantana

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Phaethon lepturus

White-tailed Tropicbird

Occasional2 obs.

Thunbergia fragrans

Whitelady

Occasional2 obs.

Pandanus tectorius

Occasional2 obs.

Euglandina rosea

rosy wolfsnail

Occasional2 obs.

Pterolepis glomerata

Occasional2 obs.

Phlebodium aureum

Rabbit-Foot Fern

Rare1 obs.

Halmus chalybeus

Rare1 obs.

Curinus coeruleus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kauai County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Kauai

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-43% vs. current

Niihau

Importance: 0.46

36 species

+58% vs. current

Lihue

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-43% vs. current

Kauai County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-43% vs. current

Aepo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Aepoekolu Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Hoai Bay

Importance: 0.33

51 species

+12% vs. current

Yam Bay

Importance: 0.33

44 species

+30% 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 Kauai County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kauai County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Kauai

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-43% vs. current

Niihau

Importance: 0.46

36 species

+58% vs. current

Lihue

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-43% vs. current

Kauai County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-43% vs. current

Aepo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Aepoekolu Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Hoai Bay

Importance: 0.33

51 species

+12% vs. current

Yam Bay

Importance: 0.33

44 species

+30% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 23 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Kauai

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Miconia calvescens

Purple plague

Very Common147 obs.

Piper auritum

Vera Cruz pepper

Very Common29 obs.

Copsychus malabaricus

White-rumped shama

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Sensitive Partridge-Pea

Very Common4 obs.

Dillenia suffruticosa

Common4 obs.

Miconia crenata

Common3 obs.

Spathoglottis plicata

Philippine Ground Orchid

Common3 obs.

Heptapleurum actinophyllum

Common3 obs.

Stachytarpheta cayennensis

Cayenne porterweed

Common2 obs.

Lantana camara

Lantana

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Phaethon lepturus

White-tailed Tropicbird

Occasional2 obs.

Thunbergia fragrans

Whitelady

Occasional2 obs.

Pandanus tectorius

Occasional2 obs.

Euglandina rosea

rosy wolfsnail

Occasional2 obs.

Pterolepis glomerata

Occasional2 obs.

Phlebodium aureum

Rabbit-Foot Fern

Rare1 obs.

Halmus chalybeus

Rare1 obs.

Curinus coeruleus

Rare1 obs.

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