Lihue

Ecosystem Overview

The Lihue ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Kauai County, Hawaii, 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 #4 for species diversity among 23 Kauai County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 23 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Kauai

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common13 obs.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common12 obs.

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Chromis vanderbilti

Vanderbilt's chromis

Very Common10 obs.

Stethojulis balteata

Green wrasse

Very Common9 obs.

Halichoeres ornatissimus

Ornate Wrasse

Very Common9 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common8 obs.

Acanthurus olivaceus

Orangespot Surgeonfish

Common7 obs.

Paracirrhites arcatus

Arc-eye Hawkfish

Common6 obs.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Common6 obs.

Caranx melampygus

Spotted trevally

Common5 obs.

Coris gaimard

Yellowtail coris

Common5 obs.

Coris venusta

Elegant coris

Occasional5 obs.

Sufflamen bursa

Occasional5 obs.

Gomphosus varius

Brown bird wrasse

Occasional4 obs.

Phelsuma laticauda

Gold dust day gecko

Occasional4 obs.

Canthigaster jactator

White-spotted Puffer

Occasional4 obs.

Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus

Johnston Island damsel

Occasional4 obs.

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Rare4 obs.

Macropharyngodon geoffroy

Geoffroy's wrasse

Rare4 obs.

Thelacantha brevispina

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kauai County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Kauai

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Niihau

Importance: 0.46

36 species

+178% vs. current

Kauai County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Aepoekolu Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Aepo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hoai Bay

Importance: 0.33

51 species

+96% vs. current

Yam Bay

Importance: 0.33

44 species

+127% vs. current

Kaheka Bay

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% 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

100

Species Count

+133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kauai County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Kauai

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Niihau

Importance: 0.46

36 species

+178% vs. current

Kauai County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Aepoekolu Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Aepo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hoai Bay

Importance: 0.33

51 species

+96% vs. current

Yam Bay

Importance: 0.33

44 species

+127% vs. current

Kaheka Bay

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 23 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Kauai

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common13 obs.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common12 obs.

No image

Chromis vanderbilti

Vanderbilt's chromis

Very Common10 obs.

Stethojulis balteata

Green wrasse

Very Common9 obs.

Halichoeres ornatissimus

Ornate Wrasse

Very Common9 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common8 obs.

Acanthurus olivaceus

Orangespot Surgeonfish

Common7 obs.

Paracirrhites arcatus

Arc-eye Hawkfish

Common6 obs.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Common6 obs.

Caranx melampygus

Spotted trevally

Common5 obs.

Coris gaimard

Yellowtail coris

Common5 obs.

Coris venusta

Elegant coris

Occasional5 obs.

Sufflamen bursa

Occasional5 obs.

Gomphosus varius

Brown bird wrasse

Occasional4 obs.

Phelsuma laticauda

Gold dust day gecko

Occasional4 obs.

Canthigaster jactator

White-spotted Puffer

Occasional4 obs.

Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus

Johnston Island damsel

Occasional4 obs.

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Rare4 obs.

Macropharyngodon geoffroy

Geoffroy's wrasse

Rare4 obs.

Thelacantha brevispina

Rare4 obs.

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