Kapaa

Ecosystem Overview

The Kapaa ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Kauai County, Hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kauai nearby has 35% more documented species, Kapaa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 23 Kauai County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 23 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Kauai

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Very Common51 obs.

Eleutherodactylus coqui

Coqui frog

Very Common9 obs.

Epipremnum aureum

devil's-ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Monetaria caputophidii

snake's head cowry

Very Common3 obs.

Dicranopteris linearis

Very Common3 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Common3 obs.

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Natal lightfoot crab

Common3 obs.

Psidium guajava

Guava

Common2 obs.

Rhinella marina

Cane Toad

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common2 obs.

Arundina graminifolia

Common2 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Scaevola taccada

beach naupaka

Occasional2 obs.

Lissachatina fulica

Giant African Snail

Occasional2 obs.

Zosterops japonicus

Japanese white-eye

Occasional2 obs.

Phelsuma laticauda

Gold dust day gecko

Occasional2 obs.

Miconia crenata

Rare2 obs.

Thelacantha brevispina

Rare1 obs.

Episimus unguiculus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kauai County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Kauai

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-35% vs. current

Niihau

Importance: 0.46

36 species

+81% vs. current

Lihue

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-35% vs. current

Kauai County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-35% vs. current

Aepoekolu Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Aepo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Hoai Bay

Importance: 0.33

51 species

+27% vs. current

Yam Bay

Importance: 0.33

44 species

+48% 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

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kauai County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Kauai

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-35% vs. current

Niihau

Importance: 0.46

36 species

+81% vs. current

Lihue

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-35% vs. current

Kauai County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-35% vs. current

Aepoekolu Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Aepo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Hoai Bay

Importance: 0.33

51 species

+27% vs. current

Yam Bay

Importance: 0.33

44 species

+48% 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 Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 23 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Kauai

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Very Common51 obs.

Eleutherodactylus coqui

Coqui frog

Very Common9 obs.

Epipremnum aureum

devil's-ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Monetaria caputophidii

snake's head cowry

Very Common3 obs.

Dicranopteris linearis

Very Common3 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Common3 obs.

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Natal lightfoot crab

Common3 obs.

Psidium guajava

Guava

Common2 obs.

Rhinella marina

Cane Toad

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common2 obs.

Arundina graminifolia

Common2 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Scaevola taccada

beach naupaka

Occasional2 obs.

Lissachatina fulica

Giant African Snail

Occasional2 obs.

Zosterops japonicus

Japanese white-eye

Occasional2 obs.

Phelsuma laticauda

Gold dust day gecko

Occasional2 obs.

Miconia crenata

Rare2 obs.

Thelacantha brevispina

Rare1 obs.

Episimus unguiculus

Rare1 obs.

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