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Kailua Cdp

Ecosystem Overview

The Kailua Cdp ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 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 #5 for species diversity among 39 hawaiʻi county County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
81
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 39 locations
87th percentile for diversity
vs. Hawaii
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Zebrasoma flavescens

Zebrasoma flavescens

yellow tang

Very Common32 obs.
Ctenochaetus strigosus

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish

Very Common27 obs.
Thalassoma duperrey

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common22 obs.
Phelsuma laticauda

Phelsuma laticauda

Gold dust day gecko

Very Common17 obs.
Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common16 obs.
Paroaria capitata

Paroaria capitata

Yellow-billed cardinal

Common15 obs.
Sicalis flaveola

Sicalis flaveola

Saffron Finch

Common15 obs.
Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Natal lightfoot crab

Common14 obs.
Zanclus cornutus

Zanclus cornutus

Moorish Idol

Common12 obs.
Chlorurus spilurus

Chlorurus spilurus

Bullethead Parrotfish

Common12 obs.
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Chromis agilis

Agile chromis

Common12 obs.
Argiope appensa

Argiope appensa

Occasional12 obs.
Acridotheres tristis

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Occasional12 obs.
Chaetodon multicinctus

Chaetodon multicinctus

Multiband butterflyfish

Occasional11 obs.
Chaetodon ornatissimus

Chaetodon ornatissimus

Ornate butterflyfish

Occasional11 obs.
Paracirrhites arcatus

Paracirrhites arcatus

Arc-eye Hawkfish

Occasional11 obs.
Geopelia striata

Geopelia striata

Zebra Dove

Occasional11 obs.
Cephalopholis argus

Cephalopholis argus

Bluespotted grouper

Rare11 obs.
Gomphosus varius

Gomphosus varius

Brown bird wrasse

Rare11 obs.
Anolis sagrei

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Rare10 obs.

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