Yam Bay
Ecosystem Overview
The Yam Bay ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in kauai county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kauai nearby has 56% more documented species, Yam Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 23 kauai county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
Blackspot Surgeonfish
Thalassoma duperrey
Saddle-back wrasse
Parupeneus multifasciatus
Manybar Goatfish
Acanthurus olivaceus
Orangespot Surgeonfish
Lutjanus kasmira
Common bluestripe snapper
Coris venusta
Elegant coris
Chromis hanui
Chocolate-dip Chromis
Chromis vanderbilti
Vanderbilt's chromis
Cirrhitops fasciatus
Ringed Hawkfish
Bodianus albotaeniatus
Hawaiian Hogfish
Stethojulis balteata
Green wrasse
Zebrasoma flavescens
yellow tang
Ctenochaetus strigosus
Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish
Halichoeres ornatissimus
Ornate Wrasse
Forcipiger flavissimus
Longnose butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon fremblii
Bluestripe Butterflyfish
Chaetodon multicinctus
Multiband butterflyfish
Chaetodon miliaris
Lemon butterflyfish
Chromis ovalis
Hawaiian chromis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kauai County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Yam Bay. 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 Yam Baywithin Kauai County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.