Lihue
Ecosystem Overview
The Lihue ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in kauai county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 23 kauai county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Thalassoma duperrey
Saddle-back wrasse
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
Blackspot Surgeonfish
Chromis vanderbilti
Vanderbilt's chromis
Stethojulis balteata
Green wrasse
Halichoeres ornatissimus
Ornate Wrasse
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Acanthurus olivaceus
Orangespot Surgeonfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
Arc-eye Hawkfish
Coccinia grandis
ivy gourd
Caranx melampygus
Spotted trevally
Coris gaimard
Yellowtail coris
Coris venusta
Elegant coris
Sufflamen bursa
Gomphosus varius
Brown bird wrasse
Phelsuma laticauda
Gold dust day gecko
Canthigaster jactator
White-spotted Puffer
Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus
Johnston Island damsel
Parupeneus multifasciatus
Manybar Goatfish
Macropharyngodon geoffroy
Geoffroy's wrasse
Thelacantha brevispina
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kauai County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lihue. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lihuewithin Kauai County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.