Wailuku

Ecosystem Overview

The Wailuku ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Maui County, Hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maui nearby has 66% more documented species, Wailuku offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 27 Maui County County natural areas, placing it in the 41th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 27 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Maui

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Very Common8 obs.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Very Common5 obs.

Pluvialis fulva

pacific golden plover

Very Common3 obs.

Nezara viridula

Southern green stink bug

Very Common2 obs.

Thelacantha brevispina

Very Common2 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Common2 obs.

Geopelia striata

Zebra Dove

Common2 obs.

Adiantum hispidulum

Rough maidenhair

Common2 obs.

Araucaria columnaris

Coral reef araucaria

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common2 obs.

Argiope appensa

Common2 obs.

Orthomorpha coarctata

Occasional1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Occasional1 obs.

Telostylinus lineolatus

Occasional1 obs.

Supella longipalpa

brown-banded cockroach

Occasional1 obs.

Liorhyssus hyalinus

Occasional1 obs.

Plautia stali

Occasional1 obs.

Coleotichus blackburniae

Rare1 obs.

Smeringopus pallidus

Cellar spider

Rare1 obs.

Hasarius adansoni

Jumping spider

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maui County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Maui

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-66% vs. current

Lanai

Importance: 0.48

93 species

-63% vs. current

Kahului

Importance: 0.43

70 species

-51% vs. current

Lahaina

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-66% vs. current

Maui County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-66% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+209% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1033% vs. current

Maalea Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1600% 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 Maui County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maui County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Maui

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-66% vs. current

Lanai

Importance: 0.48

93 species

-63% vs. current

Kahului

Importance: 0.43

70 species

-51% vs. current

Lahaina

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-66% vs. current

Maui County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-66% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+209% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1033% vs. current

Maalea Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1600% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 27 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Maui

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Very Common8 obs.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Very Common5 obs.

Pluvialis fulva

pacific golden plover

Very Common3 obs.

Nezara viridula

Southern green stink bug

Very Common2 obs.

Thelacantha brevispina

Very Common2 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Common2 obs.

Geopelia striata

Zebra Dove

Common2 obs.

Adiantum hispidulum

Rough maidenhair

Common2 obs.

Araucaria columnaris

Coral reef araucaria

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common2 obs.

Argiope appensa

Common2 obs.

Orthomorpha coarctata

Occasional1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Occasional1 obs.

Telostylinus lineolatus

Occasional1 obs.

Supella longipalpa

brown-banded cockroach

Occasional1 obs.

Liorhyssus hyalinus

Occasional1 obs.

Plautia stali

Occasional1 obs.

Coleotichus blackburniae

Rare1 obs.

Smeringopus pallidus

Cellar spider

Rare1 obs.

Hasarius adansoni

Jumping spider

Rare1 obs.

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