Kailua Cdp

Ecosystem Overview

The Kailua Cdp ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 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 #5 for species diversity among 39 Hawaiʻi County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 39 locations

87th 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 Common32 obs.

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish

Very Common27 obs.

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common22 obs.

Phelsuma laticauda

Gold dust day gecko

Very Common17 obs.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common16 obs.

Paroaria capitata

Yellow-billed cardinal

Common15 obs.

Sicalis flaveola

Saffron Finch

Common15 obs.

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Natal lightfoot crab

Common14 obs.

Zanclus cornutus

Moorish Idol

Common12 obs.

Chlorurus spilurus

Bullethead Parrotfish

Common12 obs.

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Chromis agilis

Agile chromis

Common12 obs.

Argiope appensa

Occasional12 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Occasional12 obs.

Chaetodon multicinctus

Multiband butterflyfish

Occasional11 obs.

Chaetodon ornatissimus

Ornate butterflyfish

Occasional11 obs.

Paracirrhites arcatus

Arc-eye Hawkfish

Occasional11 obs.

Geopelia striata

Zebra Dove

Occasional11 obs.

Cephalopholis argus

Bluespotted grouper

Rare11 obs.

Gomphosus varius

Brown bird wrasse

Rare11 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+72%

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

'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

Keawekāheka Bay

Importance: 0.33

39 species

+156% 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

+72%

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

'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

Keawekāheka Bay

Importance: 0.33

39 species

+156% 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

#5 of 39 locations

87th 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 Common32 obs.

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish

Very Common27 obs.

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common22 obs.

Phelsuma laticauda

Gold dust day gecko

Very Common17 obs.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common16 obs.

Paroaria capitata

Yellow-billed cardinal

Common15 obs.

Sicalis flaveola

Saffron Finch

Common15 obs.

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Natal lightfoot crab

Common14 obs.

Zanclus cornutus

Moorish Idol

Common12 obs.

Chlorurus spilurus

Bullethead Parrotfish

Common12 obs.

No image

Chromis agilis

Agile chromis

Common12 obs.

Argiope appensa

Occasional12 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Occasional12 obs.

Chaetodon multicinctus

Multiband butterflyfish

Occasional11 obs.

Chaetodon ornatissimus

Ornate butterflyfish

Occasional11 obs.

Paracirrhites arcatus

Arc-eye Hawkfish

Occasional11 obs.

Geopelia striata

Zebra Dove

Occasional11 obs.

Cephalopholis argus

Bluespotted grouper

Rare11 obs.

Gomphosus varius

Brown bird wrasse

Rare11 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Rare10 obs.

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