Waihee-waiehu

Ecosystem Overview

The Waihee-waiehu ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Maui County, Hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maui nearby has 45% more documented species, Waihee-waiehu offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 27 Maui County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 27 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Maui

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Very Common4 obs.

Pavo cristatus

Indian Peafowl

Very Common4 obs.

Colubrina asiatica

Asian nakedwood

Very Common3 obs.

Canavalia cathartica

Very Common3 obs.

Sida fallax

Very Common2 obs.

Carica papaya

Papaya

Common2 obs.

Argemone mexicana

Mexican pricklypoppy

Common2 obs.

Boerhavia repens

Common2 obs.

Solanum lycopersicum

tomato

Common2 obs.

Morinda citrifolia

Indian mulberry

Common2 obs.

Vitex rotundifolia

round-leaf chastetree

Common2 obs.

Pandanus tectorius

Occasional2 obs.

Lantana camara

Lantana

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona theisi

Occasional1 obs.

Platynota stultana

Occasional1 obs.

Chalybion bengalense

Occasional1 obs.

Anoplolepis gracilipes

Rare1 obs.

Brachymyrmex obscurior

Rare1 obs.

Cryptamorpha desjardinsi

Cryptamorpha

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maui County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Maui

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-45% vs. current

Lanai

Importance: 0.48

93 species

-41% vs. current

Kahului

Importance: 0.43

70 species

-21% vs. current

Lahaina

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-45% vs. current

Wailuku

Importance: 0.38

34 species

+62% vs. current

Maui County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-45% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+400% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1733% 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

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maui County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Maui

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-45% vs. current

Lanai

Importance: 0.48

93 species

-41% vs. current

Kahului

Importance: 0.43

70 species

-21% vs. current

Lahaina

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-45% vs. current

Wailuku

Importance: 0.38

34 species

+62% vs. current

Maui County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-45% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+400% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1733% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 27 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Maui

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Very Common4 obs.

Pavo cristatus

Indian Peafowl

Very Common4 obs.

Colubrina asiatica

Asian nakedwood

Very Common3 obs.

Canavalia cathartica

Very Common3 obs.

Sida fallax

Very Common2 obs.

Carica papaya

Papaya

Common2 obs.

Argemone mexicana

Mexican pricklypoppy

Common2 obs.

Boerhavia repens

Common2 obs.

Solanum lycopersicum

tomato

Common2 obs.

Morinda citrifolia

Indian mulberry

Common2 obs.

Vitex rotundifolia

round-leaf chastetree

Common2 obs.

Pandanus tectorius

Occasional2 obs.

Lantana camara

Lantana

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona theisi

Occasional1 obs.

Platynota stultana

Occasional1 obs.

Chalybion bengalense

Occasional1 obs.

Anoplolepis gracilipes

Rare1 obs.

Brachymyrmex obscurior

Rare1 obs.

Cryptamorpha desjardinsi

Cryptamorpha

Rare1 obs.

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