Kahaluu-keauhou Cdp

Ecosystem Overview

The Kahaluu-keauhou Cdp ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Hawaiʻi 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 #6 for species diversity among 39 Hawaiʻi County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 39 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Hawaii

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Zebrasoma flavescens

yellow tang

Very Common108 obs.

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common87 obs.

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish

Very Common62 obs.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common57 obs.

Naso lituratus

Orangespine unicornfish

Very Common46 obs.

Acanthurus olivaceus

Orangespot Surgeonfish

Common41 obs.

Acanthurus triostegus

Convict surgeonfish

Common35 obs.

Chlorurus spilurus

Bullethead Parrotfish

Common35 obs.

Melichthys niger

Black Triggerfish

Common34 obs.

Gomphosus varius

Brown bird wrasse

Common32 obs.

Zanclus cornutus

Moorish Idol

Common31 obs.

Coris gaimard

Yellowtail coris

Occasional31 obs.

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Chromis vanderbilti

Vanderbilt's chromis

Occasional28 obs.

Chaetodon ornatissimus

Ornate butterflyfish

Occasional27 obs.

Canthigaster jactator

White-spotted Puffer

Occasional26 obs.

Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis

Hawaiian Surgeonfish

Occasional25 obs.

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Occasional23 obs.

Scarus rubroviolaceus

Ember parrotfish

Rare21 obs.

Chaetodon multicinctus

Multiband butterflyfish

Rare21 obs.

Stethojulis balteata

Green wrasse

Rare21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hawaiʻi County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Hawaii

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Hilo Cdp

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hawaiʻi County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Kailua Cdp

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

'aimakapā Fishpond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Waimea/kamuela Cdp

in Hawaii

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hōnaunau Bay

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% 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 Hawaiʻi County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hawaiʻi County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Hawaii

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Hilo Cdp

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hawaiʻi County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Kailua Cdp

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

'aimakapā Fishpond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Waimea/kamuela Cdp

in Hawaii

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hōnaunau Bay

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 39 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Hawaii

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Zebrasoma flavescens

yellow tang

Very Common108 obs.

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common87 obs.

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish

Very Common62 obs.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common57 obs.

Naso lituratus

Orangespine unicornfish

Very Common46 obs.

Acanthurus olivaceus

Orangespot Surgeonfish

Common41 obs.

Acanthurus triostegus

Convict surgeonfish

Common35 obs.

Chlorurus spilurus

Bullethead Parrotfish

Common35 obs.

Melichthys niger

Black Triggerfish

Common34 obs.

Gomphosus varius

Brown bird wrasse

Common32 obs.

Zanclus cornutus

Moorish Idol

Common31 obs.

Coris gaimard

Yellowtail coris

Occasional31 obs.

No image

Chromis vanderbilti

Vanderbilt's chromis

Occasional28 obs.

Chaetodon ornatissimus

Ornate butterflyfish

Occasional27 obs.

Canthigaster jactator

White-spotted Puffer

Occasional26 obs.

Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis

Hawaiian Surgeonfish

Occasional25 obs.

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Occasional23 obs.

Scarus rubroviolaceus

Ember parrotfish

Rare21 obs.

Chaetodon multicinctus

Multiband butterflyfish

Rare21 obs.

Stethojulis balteata

Green wrasse

Rare21 obs.

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