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Locations in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii

Species in Hawaiʻi County

Common Species in Hawaiʻi County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Thalassoma duperrey

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common2,007 obs.
Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common1,722 obs.
Ctenochaetus strigosus

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish

Very Common1,609 obs.
Zebrasoma flavescens

Zebrasoma flavescens

yellow tang

Very Common1,568 obs.
Paracirrhites arcatus

Paracirrhites arcatus

Arc-eye Hawkfish

Common1,228 obs.
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Chromis vanderbilti

Vanderbilt's chromis

Common916 obs.
Parupeneus multifasciatus

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Common891 obs.
Sufflamen bursa

Sufflamen bursa

Common820 obs.
Chaetodon multicinctus

Chaetodon multicinctus

Multiband butterflyfish

Occasional785 obs.
Naso lituratus

Naso lituratus

Orangespine unicornfish

Occasional758 obs.
Halichoeres ornatissimus

Halichoeres ornatissimus

Ornate Wrasse

Occasional740 obs.
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Chromis agilis

Agile chromis

Occasional662 obs.
Acanthurus olivaceus

Acanthurus olivaceus

Orangespot Surgeonfish

Occasional635 obs.
Acanthurus leucopareius

Acanthurus leucopareius

Head-band Surgeonfish

Rare614 obs.
Gomphosus varius

Gomphosus varius

Brown bird wrasse

Rare555 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Hawaiʻi County

Explore 54 documented locations in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (10 locations)

Hawaii

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Hilo Cdp

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Hawaiʻi County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Kailua Cdp

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Hōnaunau Bay

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Volcano Cdp

Near Hawaii

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Holualoa Cdp

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Honaunau-napoopoo Cdp

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Kahaluu-keauhou Cdp

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Laupahoehoe Cdp

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (6 locations)

Kukuihaele

A productive wildlife area hosting 89 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

89
species

Hawaiian Ocean View

A productive wildlife area hosting 62 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

62
species

Keawekāheka Bay

A productive wildlife area hosting 39 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

39
species

Halaula Cdp

A productive wildlife area hosting 39 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

39
species

Ainaloa Cdp

Near Hawaii

A productive wildlife area hosting 29 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

29
species

Captain Cook Cdp

Near Hawaii

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

27
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (23 locations)

'aimakapā Fishpond

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Naalehu Cdp

Near Hawaii

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Keaau

Near Hawaii

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

Paukaa Cdp

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

Pahala Cdp

Near Hawaii

A specialized habitat with 13 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

13
species

Hawaiian Beaches Cdp

A specialized habitat with 13 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

13
species

Honomu Cdp

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Mountain View Cdp

Near Hawaii

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Kuakini Heights

Near Kahaluu-keauhou Cdp

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Waimea/kamuela Cdp

Near Hawaii

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Kealakekua Cdp

Near Hawaii

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Kapaau Cdp

Near Hawaii

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Keoneele Cove

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Keauhou Bay

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Honalo Cdp

Near Hawaii

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Pahoa Cdp

Near Hawaii

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Papaikou Cdp

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Pepeekeo Cdp

Near Hawaii

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Kurtistown Cdp

Near Hawaii

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Orchidlands Estates Cdp

Near Hawaii

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Fern Forest Cdp

Near Hawaii

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Pualani Estates

Near Holualoa Cdp

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (15 locations)

'ai'ōpio Fishtrap

Explore for wildlife potential

Kaloko Fishpond

Explore for wildlife potential

Plaza Of The Nations

Explore for wildlife potential

Waia'elepi

Explore for wildlife potential

Waikoloa Lagoon

Explore for wildlife potential

Heeia Bay

Explore for wildlife potential

Paauilo Cdp

Explore for wildlife potential

Wainaku Cdp

Explore for wildlife potential

Nanawale Estates Cdp

Near Hawaii
Explore for wildlife potential

Aloha Kona

Near Kailua Cdp
Explore for wildlife potential

Aloha Kona

Near Kailua Cdp
Explore for wildlife potential

Kipuka Nahuaopala

Near Hawaii
Explore for wildlife potential

Malulani Gardens

Near Kailua Cdp
Explore for wildlife potential

Puu Waa Reservoir

Near Hawaii
Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Waiau

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Hawaiʻi County's natural heritage.

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