Kaanapali

Ecosystem Overview

The Kaanapali ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 72 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 #8 for species diversity among 27 Maui County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#8 of 27 locations

70th 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.

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common45 obs.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common42 obs.

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Very Common39 obs.

Canthigaster jactator

White-spotted Puffer

Very Common35 obs.

Zebrasoma flavescens

yellow tang

Very Common28 obs.

Dascyllus albisella

Hawaiian threespot damsel

Common27 obs.

Rhinecanthus rectangulus

Common26 obs.

Chlorurus spilurus

Bullethead Parrotfish

Common26 obs.

Stethojulis balteata

Green wrasse

Common25 obs.

Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus

Johnston Island damsel

Common24 obs.

Paracirrhites arcatus

Arc-eye Hawkfish

Common24 obs.

Naso brevirostris

Occasional22 obs.

Sufflamen bursa

Occasional21 obs.

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish

Occasional20 obs.

Scarus psittacus

Common parrotfish

Occasional20 obs.

Aulostomus chinensis

Trumpet

Occasional20 obs.

Naso lituratus

Orangespine unicornfish

Occasional20 obs.

Naso unicornis

Bluespine unicornfish

Rare18 obs.

Zanclus cornutus

Moorish Idol

Rare18 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Rare17 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

#8 of 27 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Maui

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common45 obs.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common42 obs.

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Very Common39 obs.

Canthigaster jactator

White-spotted Puffer

Very Common35 obs.

Zebrasoma flavescens

yellow tang

Very Common28 obs.

Dascyllus albisella

Hawaiian threespot damsel

Common27 obs.

Rhinecanthus rectangulus

Common26 obs.

Chlorurus spilurus

Bullethead Parrotfish

Common26 obs.

Stethojulis balteata

Green wrasse

Common25 obs.

Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus

Johnston Island damsel

Common24 obs.

Paracirrhites arcatus

Arc-eye Hawkfish

Common24 obs.

Naso brevirostris

Occasional22 obs.

Sufflamen bursa

Occasional21 obs.

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish

Occasional20 obs.

Scarus psittacus

Common parrotfish

Occasional20 obs.

Aulostomus chinensis

Trumpet

Occasional20 obs.

Naso lituratus

Orangespine unicornfish

Occasional20 obs.

Naso unicornis

Bluespine unicornfish

Rare18 obs.

Zanclus cornutus

Moorish Idol

Rare18 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Rare17 obs.

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