Wailua Homesteads
Ecosystem Overview
The Wailua Homesteads ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in kauai county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kauai nearby has 43% more documented species, Wailua Homesteads offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 23 kauai county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.
Miconia calvescens
Purple plague
Piper auritum
Vera Cruz pepper
Copsychus malabaricus
White-rumped shama
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Chamaecrista nictitans
Sensitive Partridge-Pea
Dillenia suffruticosa
Miconia crenata
Spathoglottis plicata
Philippine Ground Orchid
Heptapleurum actinophyllum
Stachytarpheta cayennensis
Cayenne porterweed
Lantana camara
Lantana
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Phaethon lepturus
White-tailed Tropicbird
Thunbergia fragrans
Whitelady
Pandanus tectorius
Euglandina rosea
rosy wolfsnail
Pterolepis glomerata
Phlebodium aureum
Rabbit-Foot Fern
Halmus chalybeus
Curinus coeruleus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kauai County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Wailua Homesteads. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wailua Homesteadswithin Kauai County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.