Ahuimanu

Ecosystem Overview

The Ahuimanu ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Honolulu 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 #2 for species diversity among 20 Honolulu County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Honolulu

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Miconia crenata

Very Common9 obs.

Ardisia elliptica

Shoebutton

Very Common6 obs.

Heptapleurum actinophyllum

Very Common6 obs.

Geopelia striata

Zebra Dove

Very Common5 obs.

Spilopelia chinensis

Spotted Dove

Very Common5 obs.

Megathyrsus maximus

Guineagrass

Common3 obs.

Sphagneticola trilobata

Bay biscayne creeping-oxeye

Common3 obs.

Pluvialis fulva

pacific golden plover

Common3 obs.

Citharexylum caudatum

Common3 obs.

Polystachya concreta

Greater yellowspike orchid

Common3 obs.

Odontosoria chinensis

Common3 obs.

Microsorum grossum

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional3 obs.

Psidium cattleianum

strawberry guava

Occasional3 obs.

Strobilanthes reptans

Occasional3 obs.

Agave sisalana

Sisal hemp

Occasional3 obs.

Axonopus compressus

American carpet grass

Occasional2 obs.

Diplazium esculentum

vegetable fern

Rare2 obs.

Paroaria coronata

Red-crested Cardinal

Rare2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Honolulu County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Honolulu

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oahu

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Honolulu County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Quarry Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Heʻeia Fishpond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Paiko Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kaloko Inlet

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Magic Island Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Honolulu County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Honolulu County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Honolulu

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oahu

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Honolulu County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Quarry Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Heʻeia Fishpond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Paiko Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kaloko Inlet

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Magic Island Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Honolulu

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Miconia crenata

Very Common9 obs.

Ardisia elliptica

Shoebutton

Very Common6 obs.

Heptapleurum actinophyllum

Very Common6 obs.

Geopelia striata

Zebra Dove

Very Common5 obs.

Spilopelia chinensis

Spotted Dove

Very Common5 obs.

Megathyrsus maximus

Guineagrass

Common3 obs.

Sphagneticola trilobata

Bay biscayne creeping-oxeye

Common3 obs.

Pluvialis fulva

pacific golden plover

Common3 obs.

Citharexylum caudatum

Common3 obs.

Polystachya concreta

Greater yellowspike orchid

Common3 obs.

Odontosoria chinensis

Common3 obs.

Microsorum grossum

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional3 obs.

Psidium cattleianum

strawberry guava

Occasional3 obs.

Strobilanthes reptans

Occasional3 obs.

Agave sisalana

Sisal hemp

Occasional3 obs.

Axonopus compressus

American carpet grass

Occasional2 obs.

Diplazium esculentum

vegetable fern

Rare2 obs.

Paroaria coronata

Red-crested Cardinal

Rare2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare2 obs.

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