Lawai
Ecosystem Overview
The Lawai ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in kauai county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kauai nearby has 79% more documented species, Lawai offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 23 kauai county County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Eleutherodactylus coqui
Coqui frog
Rubus sieboldii
Molucca raspberry
Typha latifolia
bulrush
Phelsuma laticauda
Gold dust day gecko
Cordyline fruticosa
broadleaf palm-lily
Trigoniulus corallinus
Millipede
Euxesta annonae
Telostylinus lineolatus
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Carica papaya
Papaya
Spermacoce remota
Woodland False Buttonweed
Leucaena leucocephala
White leadtree
Euphorbia hypericifolia
Graceful sandmat
Spathodea campanulata
African tuliptree
Megathyrsus maximus
Guineagrass
Aleurites moluccanus
Candlenut tree
Morinda citrifolia
Indian mulberry
Cordia subcordata
sea trumpet
Pipturus albidus
Distimake tuberosus
Spanish arborvine
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kauai County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lawai. 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 Lawaiwithin Kauai County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.