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Hawaiian Ocean View

Ecosystem Overview

The Hawaiian Ocean View ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in hawaiʻi county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hawaii nearby has 38% more documented species, Hawaiian Ocean View offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 39 hawaiʻi county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

62
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
59
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
32
Common Species
Frequently observed species
30
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#12
Regional Rank
Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species
Common19 species
Occasional18 species
Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#12 of 39 locations
69th percentile for diversity
vs. Hawaii
-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Metrosideros polymorpha

Metrosideros polymorpha

Very Common7 obs.
Dodonaea viscosa

Dodonaea viscosa

Purple Hop-Bush

Very Common4 obs.
Eleutherodactylus coqui

Eleutherodactylus coqui

Coqui frog

Very Common3 obs.
Lophura leucomelanos

Lophura leucomelanos

Kalij Pheasant

Very Common3 obs.
Osteomeles anthyllidifolia

Osteomeles anthyllidifolia

Very Common3 obs.
Leptecophylla tameiameiae

Leptecophylla tameiameiae

Common3 obs.
Schinus terebinthifolia

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Common3 obs.
Zosterops japonicus

Zosterops japonicus

Japanese white-eye

Common3 obs.
Kalanchoe delagoensis

Kalanchoe delagoensis

Chandelier plant

Common2 obs.
Sophora chrysophylla

Sophora chrysophylla

Common2 obs.
Psydrax odoratus

Psydrax odoratus

alahe'e

Common2 obs.
Dione vanillae

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.
Persicaria capitata

Persicaria capitata

Pinkhead smartweed

Occasional2 obs.
Homalanthus populifolius

Homalanthus populifolius

Bleeding heart tree

Occasional2 obs.
Strymon bazochii

Strymon bazochii

Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak

Occasional2 obs.
Pluchea carolinensis

Pluchea carolinensis

Marsh fleabane

Occasional2 obs.
Senecio madagascariensis

Senecio madagascariensis

Madagascar ragwort

Occasional2 obs.
Epidendrum obrienianum

Epidendrum obrienianum

Rare2 obs.
Himatione sanguinea

Himatione sanguinea

Apapane

Rare2 obs.
Hasarius adansoni

Hasarius adansoni

Jumping spider

Rare2 obs.

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