Waimea
Ecosystem Overview
The Waimea ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in kauai county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kauai nearby has 90% more documented species, Waimea offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 23 kauai county County natural areas, placing it in the 35th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Prosopis juliflora
Mesquite
Phelsuma laticauda
Gold dust day gecko
Typha latifolia
bulrush
Evania appendigaster
Ensign Wasp
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Sicalis flaveola
Saffron Finch
Calotropis procera
Roostertree
Porcellio laevis
Swift woodlouse
Zosterops japonicus
Japanese white-eye
Indotyphlops braminus
Brahminy blindsnake
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 10 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Waimea. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Waimea. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kauai County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Waimea. 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 Waimeawithin Kauai County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.