Maui

Ecosystem Overview

The Maui ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Maui 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. Compared to nearby Lanai, Maui hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 27 Maui County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 27 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Lanai

+8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Miconia calvescens

Purple plague

Very Common16,770 obs.

Cortaderia jubata

Purple pampas grass

Very Common1,912 obs.

Silybum marianum

Gundagai Thistle

Very Common388 obs.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Very Common355 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common111 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Common95 obs.

Paroaria coronata

Red-crested Cardinal

Common73 obs.

Argiope appensa

Common73 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common70 obs.

Geopelia striata

Zebra Dove

Common66 obs.

Pluvialis fulva

pacific golden plover

Common65 obs.

Leptecophylla tameiameiae

Occasional62 obs.

Dubautia menziesii

Occasional59 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional57 obs.

Ortygornis pondicerianus

Grey Francolin

Occasional50 obs.

Vaccinium reticulatum

ohelo

Occasional48 obs.

Lissachatina fulica

Giant African Snail

Occasional45 obs.

Scaevola taccada

beach naupaka

Rare44 obs.

Hemidactylus frenatus

Common House Gecko

Rare43 obs.

Acacia retinodes

Silver wattle

Rare43 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maui County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Lanai

Importance: 0.48

93 species

+8% vs. current

Kahului

Importance: 0.43

70 species

+43% vs. current

Lahaina

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Wailuku

Importance: 0.38

34 species

+194% vs. current

Maui County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Maalea Harbor

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 Maui County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maui County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Lanai

Importance: 0.48

93 species

+8% vs. current

Kahului

Importance: 0.43

70 species

+43% vs. current

Lahaina

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Wailuku

Importance: 0.38

34 species

+194% vs. current

Maui County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Kanaha Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Maalea Harbor

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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 27 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Lanai

+8% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Miconia calvescens

Purple plague

Very Common16,770 obs.

Cortaderia jubata

Purple pampas grass

Very Common1,912 obs.

Silybum marianum

Gundagai Thistle

Very Common388 obs.

Coccinia grandis

ivy gourd

Very Common355 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common111 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Common95 obs.

Paroaria coronata

Red-crested Cardinal

Common73 obs.

Argiope appensa

Common73 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common70 obs.

Geopelia striata

Zebra Dove

Common66 obs.

Pluvialis fulva

pacific golden plover

Common65 obs.

Leptecophylla tameiameiae

Occasional62 obs.

Dubautia menziesii

Occasional59 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional57 obs.

Ortygornis pondicerianus

Grey Francolin

Occasional50 obs.

Vaccinium reticulatum

ohelo

Occasional48 obs.

Lissachatina fulica

Giant African Snail

Occasional45 obs.

Scaevola taccada

beach naupaka

Rare44 obs.

Hemidactylus frenatus

Common House Gecko

Rare43 obs.

Acacia retinodes

Silver wattle

Rare43 obs.

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