'aimakapā Fishpond

Ecosystem Overview

The 'aimakapā Fishpond ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hawaii nearby has 84% more documented species, 'aimakapā Fishpond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 39 Hawaiʻi County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 39 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Hawaii

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common9 obs.

Fulica alai

Hawaiian Coot

Very Common6 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common2 obs.

Batis maritima

Turtleweed

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Aythya fuligula

tufted duck

Occasional1 obs.

Thespesia populnea

Portia Tree

Occasional1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Sternula antillarum

Least Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa sonorina

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hawaiʻi County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Hawaii

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-84% vs. current

Hilo Cdp

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-84% vs. current

Hawaiʻi County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-84% vs. current

Kailua Cdp

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-84% vs. current

Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+300% vs. current

Waimea/kamuela Cdp

in Hawaii

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+129% vs. current

Hōnaunau Bay

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-84% vs. current

Keawekāheka Bay

Importance: 0.33

39 species

-59% 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

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hawaiʻi County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Hawaii

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-84% vs. current

Hilo Cdp

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-84% vs. current

Hawaiʻi County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-84% vs. current

Kailua Cdp

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-84% vs. current

Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+300% vs. current

Waimea/kamuela Cdp

in Hawaii

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+129% vs. current

Hōnaunau Bay

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-84% vs. current

Keawekāheka Bay

Importance: 0.33

39 species

-59% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 39 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Hawaii

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common9 obs.

Fulica alai

Hawaiian Coot

Very Common6 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common2 obs.

Batis maritima

Turtleweed

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Aythya fuligula

tufted duck

Occasional1 obs.

Thespesia populnea

Portia Tree

Occasional1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Sternula antillarum

Least Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa sonorina

Occasional1 obs.

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