Niihau
Ecosystem Overview
The Niihau ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in kauai county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kauai nearby has 64% more documented species, Niihau offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 23 kauai county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.
Grapsus tenuicrustatus
Natal lightfoot crab
Turbo sandwicensis
Conus abbreviatus
Monetaria caputophidii
snake's head cowry
Ocypode pallidula
pallid ghost crab
Liomera rugata
Echinometra mathaei
rock-boring urchin
Fregata minor
Great Frigatebird
Sula leucogaster
Booby
Vitex rotundifolia
round-leaf chastetree
Heliotropium curassavicum
Seaside Lavender
Euphorbia serpens
Matted Sandmat
Euphorbia hirta
Pillpod sandmat
Rhizophora mangle
Red Mangrove
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Colobocentrotus atratus
Luria isabella
dirty-yellow cowrie
Morula uva
Cardita variegata
rectangular false cockle
Isognomon perna
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kauai County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Niihau. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Niihauwithin Kauai County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.