Kukuihaele
Ecosystem Overview
The Kukuihaele ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in hawaiʻi county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hawaii nearby has 11% more documented species, Kukuihaele offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 39 hawaiʻi county County natural areas, placing it in the 72th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.
Thalassoma duperrey
Saddle-back wrasse
Paracirrhites arcatus
Arc-eye Hawkfish
Sufflamen bursa
Halichoeres ornatissimus
Ornate Wrasse
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
Blackspot Surgeonfish
Acanthurus dussumieri
Pencilled Surgeonfish
Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus
Johnston Island damsel
Stegastes fasciolatus
Dark damsel
Acanthurus leucopareius
Head-band Surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus strigosus
Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish
Bodianus albotaeniatus
Hawaiian Hogfish
Naso lituratus
Orangespine unicornfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
Manybar Goatfish
Zanclus cornutus
Moorish Idol
Aphareus furca
Blue Smalltooth Jobfish
Parupeneus insularis
Twosaddle goatfish
Centropyge potteri
Potter's Pygmy Angelfish
Chaetodon multicinctus
Multiband butterflyfish
Zebrasoma flavescens
yellow tang
Chromis ovalis
Hawaiian chromis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hawaiʻi County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kukuihaele. 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 Kukuihaelewithin Hawaiʻi County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.