Punaluu
Ecosystem Overview
The Punaluu ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 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 86% more documented species, Punaluu offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 20 honolulu county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Paederia foetida
Stinkvine
Capra hircus
Goat
Musa paradisiaca
French plantain
Commelina diffusa
Creeping Spiderwort
Syngonium podophyllum
American evergreen
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
satinleaf
Canavalia cathartica
Desmodium incanum
Tickclover
Leucaena leucocephala
White leadtree
Euphorbia hirta
Pillpod sandmat
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Pluchea carolinensis
Marsh fleabane
Malvastrum coromandelianum
Threelobe false mallow
Eclipta prostrata
False daisy
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Honolulu County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Punaluu. 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 Punaluuwithin Honolulu County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.