Hauula

Ecosystem Overview

The Hauula ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Honolulu nearby has 19% more documented species, Hauula offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 Honolulu County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Honolulu

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common4 obs.

Acanthurus triostegus

Convict surgeonfish

Very Common3 obs.

Episimus unguiculus

Very Common3 obs.

Copsychus malabaricus

White-rumped shama

Very Common3 obs.

Actinopyga varians

Very Common3 obs.

Ardisia elliptica

Shoebutton

Common3 obs.

Chloris barbata

Swollen fingergrass

Common3 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Common2 obs.

Paroaria coronata

Red-crested Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Sicalis flaveola

Saffron Finch

Common2 obs.

Pycnonotus cafer

Red-vented Bulbul

Common2 obs.

Pandanus tectorius

Occasional2 obs.

Canthigaster jactator

White-spotted Puffer

Occasional2 obs.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Occasional2 obs.

Dicranopteris linearis

Occasional2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional2 obs.

Metrosideros polymorpha

Occasional2 obs.

Spilopelia chinensis

Spotted Dove

Rare2 obs.

Stethojulis balteata

Green wrasse

Rare2 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+98%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Honolulu County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Honolulu

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-19% vs. current

Oahu

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-19% vs. current

Honolulu County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-19% vs. current

Quarry Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+305% vs. current

Heʻeia Fishpond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1925% vs. current

Paiko Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2600% vs. current

Kaloko Inlet

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3950% vs. current

Magic Island Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3950% 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

Species Count

+98%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Honolulu County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Honolulu

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-19% vs. current

Oahu

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-19% vs. current

Honolulu County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-19% vs. current

Quarry Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+305% vs. current

Heʻeia Fishpond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1925% vs. current

Paiko Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2600% vs. current

Kaloko Inlet

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3950% vs. current

Magic Island Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3950% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Honolulu

-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common4 obs.

Acanthurus triostegus

Convict surgeonfish

Very Common3 obs.

Episimus unguiculus

Very Common3 obs.

Copsychus malabaricus

White-rumped shama

Very Common3 obs.

Actinopyga varians

Very Common3 obs.

Ardisia elliptica

Shoebutton

Common3 obs.

Chloris barbata

Swollen fingergrass

Common3 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Common2 obs.

Paroaria coronata

Red-crested Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Sicalis flaveola

Saffron Finch

Common2 obs.

Pycnonotus cafer

Red-vented Bulbul

Common2 obs.

Pandanus tectorius

Occasional2 obs.

Canthigaster jactator

White-spotted Puffer

Occasional2 obs.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Occasional2 obs.

Dicranopteris linearis

Occasional2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional2 obs.

Metrosideros polymorpha

Occasional2 obs.

Spilopelia chinensis

Spotted Dove

Rare2 obs.

Stethojulis balteata

Green wrasse

Rare2 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Rare2 obs.

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