Kilauea
Ecosystem Overview
The Kilauea ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in kauai county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kauai nearby has 81% more documented species, Kilauea offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 23 kauai county County natural areas, placing it in the 39th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Rubus sieboldii
Molucca raspberry
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Thelacantha brevispina
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Piper auritum
Vera Cruz pepper
Bradybaena similaris
Phelsuma laticauda
Gold dust day gecko
Paroaria coronata
Red-crested Cardinal
Copsychus malabaricus
White-rumped shama
Asparagus setaceus
Common asparagus fern
Stachytarpheta cayennensis
Cayenne porterweed
Vitex rotundifolia
round-leaf chastetree
Solanum seaforthianum
Brazilian nightshade
Euphorbia prostrata
prostrate sandmat
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Spathodea campanulata
African tuliptree
Pilea microphylla
Rockweed
Youngia japonica
Oriental false hawksbeard
Pterolepis glomerata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kauai County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kilauea. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kilaueawithin Kauai County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.