Kapalua

Ecosystem Overview

The Kapalua ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Maui 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 #3 for species diversity among 27 Maui County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 27 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Maui

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Very Common46 obs.

Hemidactylus frenatus

Common House Gecko

Very Common24 obs.

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Very Common23 obs.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common23 obs.

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common22 obs.

Rhinecanthus rectangulus

Common19 obs.

Echinometra mathaei

rock-boring urchin

Common19 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common19 obs.

Lissachatina fulica

Giant African Snail

Common18 obs.

Mulloidichthys flavolineatus

Yellowstripe goatfish

Common18 obs.

Zanclus cornutus

Moorish Idol

Common17 obs.

Canthigaster jactator

White-spotted Puffer

Occasional17 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Occasional15 obs.

Gymnothorax meleagris

Puhi'onio

Occasional15 obs.

Sufflamen bursa

Occasional14 obs.

Calcinus pictus

Occasional14 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional14 obs.

Naso unicornis

Bluespine unicornfish

Rare14 obs.

Euphorbia hypericifolia

Graceful sandmat

Rare13 obs.

Centropyge potteri

Potter's Pygmy Angelfish

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maui County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Maui

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Lanai

Importance: 0.48

93 species

+8% vs. current

Kahului

Importance: 0.43

70 species

+43% vs. current

Lahaina

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Wailuku

Importance: 0.38

34 species

+194% vs. current

Maui County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maui County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Maui

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Lanai

Importance: 0.48

93 species

+8% vs. current

Kahului

Importance: 0.43

70 species

+43% vs. current

Lahaina

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Wailuku

Importance: 0.38

34 species

+194% vs. current

Maui County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 27 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Maui

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Very Common46 obs.

Hemidactylus frenatus

Common House Gecko

Very Common24 obs.

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Very Common23 obs.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common23 obs.

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common22 obs.

Rhinecanthus rectangulus

Common19 obs.

Echinometra mathaei

rock-boring urchin

Common19 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common19 obs.

Lissachatina fulica

Giant African Snail

Common18 obs.

Mulloidichthys flavolineatus

Yellowstripe goatfish

Common18 obs.

Zanclus cornutus

Moorish Idol

Common17 obs.

Canthigaster jactator

White-spotted Puffer

Occasional17 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Occasional15 obs.

Gymnothorax meleagris

Puhi'onio

Occasional15 obs.

Sufflamen bursa

Occasional14 obs.

Calcinus pictus

Occasional14 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional14 obs.

Naso unicornis

Bluespine unicornfish

Rare14 obs.

Euphorbia hypericifolia

Graceful sandmat

Rare13 obs.

Centropyge potteri

Potter's Pygmy Angelfish

Rare13 obs.

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