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Captain Cook Cdp

Ecosystem Overview

The Captain Cook Cdp ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in hawaiʻi county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hawaii nearby has 73% more documented species, Captain Cook Cdp offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 39 hawaiʻi county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

27
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
27
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
14
Common Species
Frequently observed species
13
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#16
Regional Rank
Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common8 species
Occasional8 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#16 of 39 locations
59th percentile for diversity
vs. Hawaii
-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Phelsuma laticauda

Phelsuma laticauda

Gold dust day gecko

Very Common11 obs.
Eleutherodactylus coqui

Eleutherodactylus coqui

Coqui frog

Very Common5 obs.
Ascalapha odorata

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Very Common3 obs.
Argiope appensa

Argiope appensa

Very Common3 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.
Spirobolellus immigrans

Spirobolellus immigrans

Common2 obs.
Rhinella marina

Rhinella marina

Cane Toad

Common2 obs.
Parmarion martensi

Parmarion martensi

Common2 obs.
Holochlora japonica

Holochlora japonica

Japanese broadwinged katydid

Common1 obs.
Melipotis indomita

Melipotis indomita

Common1 obs.
Thelacantha brevispina

Thelacantha brevispina

Occasional1 obs.
Gehyra mutilata

Gehyra mutilata

Stump-toed Gecko

Occasional1 obs.
Monstera deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa

Cut-Leaf-Philodendron

Occasional1 obs.
Oxalis debilis

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Occasional1 obs.
Chamaecrista nictitans

Chamaecrista nictitans

Sensitive Partridge-Pea

Occasional1 obs.
Sigesbeckia orientalis

Sigesbeckia orientalis

Common St. Paul's wort

Occasional1 obs.
Catharanthus roseus

Catharanthus roseus

Madagascar periwinkle

Rare1 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare1 obs.
Tithonia diversifolia

Tithonia diversifolia

Tree marigold

Rare1 obs.

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