Hawaii

Ecosystem Overview

The Hawaii ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Hawaiʻi 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 #7 for species diversity among 39 Hawaiʻi County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 39 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Hilo CDP

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Himatione sanguinea

Apapane

Very Common426 obs.

Metrosideros polymorpha

Very Common213 obs.

Phelsuma laticauda

Gold dust day gecko

Very Common152 obs.

Paroaria capitata

Yellow-billed cardinal

Very Common134 obs.

Chlorodrepanis virens

Hawaii Amakihi

Very Common134 obs.

Sicalis flaveola

Saffron Finch

Common132 obs.

Leptecophylla tameiameiae

Common119 obs.

Zosterops japonicus

Japanese white-eye

Common117 obs.

Myadestes obscurus

omao

Common114 obs.

Pluvialis fulva

pacific golden plover

Common95 obs.

Dicranopteris linearis

Common95 obs.

Geopelia striata

Zebra Dove

Occasional95 obs.

Arundina graminifolia

Occasional87 obs.

Vaccinium reticulatum

ohelo

Occasional82 obs.

Branta sandvicensis

Hawaiian Goose

Occasional81 obs.

Persicaria capitata

Pinkhead smartweed

Occasional78 obs.

Hedychium gardnerianum

Himalayan ginger

Occasional76 obs.

Argiope appensa

Rare76 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Rare75 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Rare62 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hawaiʻi County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Hilo Cdp

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hawaiʻi County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Kailua Cdp

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

'aimakapā Fishpond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Waimea/kamuela Cdp

in Hawaii

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hōnaunau Bay

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Keawekāheka Bay

Importance: 0.33

39 species

+156% 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

100

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hawaiʻi County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Hilo Cdp

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hawaiʻi County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Kailua Cdp

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

'aimakapā Fishpond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Waimea/kamuela Cdp

in Hawaii

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hōnaunau Bay

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Keawekāheka Bay

Importance: 0.33

39 species

+156% 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 39 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Hilo CDP

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Himatione sanguinea

Apapane

Very Common426 obs.

Metrosideros polymorpha

Very Common213 obs.

Phelsuma laticauda

Gold dust day gecko

Very Common152 obs.

Paroaria capitata

Yellow-billed cardinal

Very Common134 obs.

Chlorodrepanis virens

Hawaii Amakihi

Very Common134 obs.

Sicalis flaveola

Saffron Finch

Common132 obs.

Leptecophylla tameiameiae

Common119 obs.

Zosterops japonicus

Japanese white-eye

Common117 obs.

Myadestes obscurus

omao

Common114 obs.

Pluvialis fulva

pacific golden plover

Common95 obs.

Dicranopteris linearis

Common95 obs.

Geopelia striata

Zebra Dove

Occasional95 obs.

Arundina graminifolia

Occasional87 obs.

Vaccinium reticulatum

ohelo

Occasional82 obs.

Branta sandvicensis

Hawaiian Goose

Occasional81 obs.

Persicaria capitata

Pinkhead smartweed

Occasional78 obs.

Hedychium gardnerianum

Himalayan ginger

Occasional76 obs.

Argiope appensa

Rare76 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Rare75 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Rare62 obs.

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