Yam Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Yam Bay ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Kauai County, Hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kauai nearby has 56% more documented species, Yam Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 23 Kauai County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 23 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Kauai

-56% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common7 obs.

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common6 obs.

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Very Common5 obs.

Acanthurus olivaceus

Orangespot Surgeonfish

Very Common5 obs.

Lutjanus kasmira

Common bluestripe snapper

Very Common4 obs.

Coris venusta

Elegant coris

Common3 obs.

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Chromis hanui

Chocolate-dip Chromis

Common3 obs.

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Chromis vanderbilti

Vanderbilt's chromis

Common3 obs.

Cirrhitops fasciatus

Ringed Hawkfish

Common3 obs.

Bodianus albotaeniatus

Hawaiian Hogfish

Common3 obs.

Stethojulis balteata

Green wrasse

Common2 obs.

Zebrasoma flavescens

yellow tang

Occasional2 obs.

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish

Occasional2 obs.

Halichoeres ornatissimus

Ornate Wrasse

Occasional2 obs.

Forcipiger flavissimus

Longnose butterflyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetodon lunula

Raccoon Butterflyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetodon fremblii

Bluestripe Butterflyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetodon multicinctus

Multiband butterflyfish

Rare2 obs.

Chaetodon miliaris

Lemon butterflyfish

Rare2 obs.

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Chromis ovalis

Hawaiian chromis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kauai County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Kauai

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-56% vs. current

Niihau

Importance: 0.46

36 species

+22% vs. current

Lihue

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-56% vs. current

Kauai County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-56% vs. current

Aepoekolu Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Aepo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Hoai Bay

Importance: 0.33

51 species

-14% vs. current

Kaheka Bay

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+529% 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 Kauai County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kauai County County, Hawaii

Nearby Natural Areas

Kauai

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-56% vs. current

Niihau

Importance: 0.46

36 species

+22% vs. current

Lihue

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-56% vs. current

Kauai County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-56% vs. current

Aepoekolu Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Aepo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Hoai Bay

Importance: 0.33

51 species

-14% vs. current

Kaheka Bay

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+529% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 23 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Kauai

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common7 obs.

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common6 obs.

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Very Common5 obs.

Acanthurus olivaceus

Orangespot Surgeonfish

Very Common5 obs.

Lutjanus kasmira

Common bluestripe snapper

Very Common4 obs.

Coris venusta

Elegant coris

Common3 obs.

No image

Chromis hanui

Chocolate-dip Chromis

Common3 obs.

No image

Chromis vanderbilti

Vanderbilt's chromis

Common3 obs.

Cirrhitops fasciatus

Ringed Hawkfish

Common3 obs.

Bodianus albotaeniatus

Hawaiian Hogfish

Common3 obs.

Stethojulis balteata

Green wrasse

Common2 obs.

Zebrasoma flavescens

yellow tang

Occasional2 obs.

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish

Occasional2 obs.

Halichoeres ornatissimus

Ornate Wrasse

Occasional2 obs.

Forcipiger flavissimus

Longnose butterflyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetodon lunula

Raccoon Butterflyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetodon fremblii

Bluestripe Butterflyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetodon multicinctus

Multiband butterflyfish

Rare2 obs.

Chaetodon miliaris

Lemon butterflyfish

Rare2 obs.

No image

Chromis ovalis

Hawaiian chromis

Rare2 obs.

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