Hawaiian Ocean View

Ecosystem Overview

The Hawaiian Ocean View ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hawaii nearby has 38% more documented species, Hawaiian Ocean View offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 39 Hawaiʻi County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 39 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Hawaii

-38% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Metrosideros polymorpha

Very Common7 obs.

Dodonaea viscosa

Purple Hop-Bush

Very Common4 obs.

Eleutherodactylus coqui

Coqui frog

Very Common3 obs.

Lophura leucomelanos

Kalij Pheasant

Very Common3 obs.

Osteomeles anthyllidifolia

Very Common3 obs.

Leptecophylla tameiameiae

Common3 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Common3 obs.

Zosterops japonicus

Japanese white-eye

Common3 obs.

Kalanchoe delagoensis

Chandelier plant

Common2 obs.

Sophora chrysophylla

Common2 obs.

Psydrax odoratus

alahe'e

Common2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria capitata

Pinkhead smartweed

Occasional2 obs.

Homalanthus populifolius

Bleeding heart tree

Occasional2 obs.

Strymon bazochii

Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak

Occasional2 obs.

Pluchea carolinensis

Marsh fleabane

Occasional2 obs.

Senecio madagascariensis

Madagascar ragwort

Occasional2 obs.

Epidendrum obrienianum

Rare2 obs.

Himatione sanguinea

Apapane

Rare2 obs.

Hasarius adansoni

Jumping spider

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hawaiʻi County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Hawaii

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-38% vs. current

Hilo Cdp

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-38% vs. current

Hawaiʻi County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-38% vs. current

Kailua Cdp

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-38% vs. current

'aimakapā Fishpond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+288% vs. current

Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1450% vs. current

Waimea/kamuela Cdp

in Hawaii

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+786% vs. current

Hōnaunau Bay

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-38% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hawaiʻi County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Hawaii

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-38% vs. current

Hilo Cdp

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-38% vs. current

Hawaiʻi County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-38% vs. current

Kailua Cdp

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-38% vs. current

'aimakapā Fishpond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+288% vs. current

Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1450% vs. current

Waimea/kamuela Cdp

in Hawaii

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+786% vs. current

Hōnaunau Bay

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-38% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 39 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Hawaii

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Metrosideros polymorpha

Very Common7 obs.

Dodonaea viscosa

Purple Hop-Bush

Very Common4 obs.

Eleutherodactylus coqui

Coqui frog

Very Common3 obs.

Lophura leucomelanos

Kalij Pheasant

Very Common3 obs.

Osteomeles anthyllidifolia

Very Common3 obs.

Leptecophylla tameiameiae

Common3 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Common3 obs.

Zosterops japonicus

Japanese white-eye

Common3 obs.

Kalanchoe delagoensis

Chandelier plant

Common2 obs.

Sophora chrysophylla

Common2 obs.

Psydrax odoratus

alahe'e

Common2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria capitata

Pinkhead smartweed

Occasional2 obs.

Homalanthus populifolius

Bleeding heart tree

Occasional2 obs.

Strymon bazochii

Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak

Occasional2 obs.

Pluchea carolinensis

Marsh fleabane

Occasional2 obs.

Senecio madagascariensis

Madagascar ragwort

Occasional2 obs.

Epidendrum obrienianum

Rare2 obs.

Himatione sanguinea

Apapane

Rare2 obs.

Hasarius adansoni

Jumping spider

Rare2 obs.

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