Keawekāheka Bay
Ecosystem Overview
The Keawekāheka Bay ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in hawaiʻi county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hawaii nearby has 61% more documented species, Keawekāheka Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 39 hawaiʻi county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.
Thalassoma duperrey
Saddle-back wrasse
Zebrasoma flavescens
yellow tang
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
Blackspot Surgeonfish
Stegastes fasciolatus
Dark damsel
Canthigaster amboinensis
Spotted Toby
Acanthurus olivaceus
Orangespot Surgeonfish
Chromis vanderbilti
Vanderbilt's chromis
Zebrasoma veliferum
sailfin surgeonfish
Gomphosus varius
Brown bird wrasse
Halichoeres ornatissimus
Ornate Wrasse
Scarus rubroviolaceus
Ember parrotfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
Manybar Goatfish
Canthigaster jactator
White-spotted Puffer
Naso lituratus
Orangespine unicornfish
Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis
Hawaiian Surgeonfish
Stethojulis balteata
Green wrasse
Oxycheilinus unifasciatus
Whiteband maori wrasse
Chaetodon multicinctus
Multiband butterflyfish
Chaetodon quadrimaculatus
Four-spot butterfly
Forcipiger flavissimus
Longnose butterflyfish
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hawaiʻi County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Keawekāheka Bay. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Keawekāheka Baywithin Hawaiʻi County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.