Ala Wai Canal
Ecosystem Overview
The Ala Wai Canal ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in honolulu county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Honolulu nearby has 88% more documented species, Ala Wai Canal offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 20 honolulu county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Sphyraena barracuda
Striped seapike
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Sarotherodon melanotheron
African blackchin tilapia
Scylla serrata
Samoan crab
Thalamita crenata
Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
Yellowstripe goatfish
Estrilda astrild
Common Waxbill
Sporobolus pyramidatus
Madagascar dropseed
Rhizophora mangle
Red Mangrove
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Desmanthus pernambucanus
Pigeon bundleflower
Eclipta prostrata
False daisy
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Honolulu County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Ala Wai Canal. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ala Wai Canalwithin Honolulu County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.