Anahola
Ecosystem Overview
The Anahola ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in kauai county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kauai nearby has 54% more documented species, Anahola offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 23 kauai county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.
Coccinia grandis
ivy gourd
Piper auritum
Vera Cruz pepper
Argiope appensa
Arundo donax
Giant reed
Scaevola taccada
beach naupaka
Grapsus tenuicrustatus
Natal lightfoot crab
Cocos nucifera
Coconut palm
Littoraria pintado
Rhinella marina
Cane Toad
Echinolittorina hawaiiensis
Terminalia catappa
Tropical Almond
Hemidactylus frenatus
Common House Gecko
Thespesia populnea
Portia Tree
Ocypode pallidula
pallid ghost crab
Labroides phthirophagus
Cleaner Wrasse
Gomphosus varius
Brown bird wrasse
Physalia physalis
Portuguese man-of-war
Pocillopora meandrina
cauliflower coral
Saron neglectus
Thelacantha brevispina
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kauai County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Anahola. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Anaholawithin Kauai County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.