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Locations in Maui County, Hawaii

Species in Maui County

Common Species in Maui County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Miconia calvescens

Miconia calvescens

Purple plague

Very Common16,770 obs.
Thalassoma duperrey

Thalassoma duperrey

Saddle-back wrasse

Very Common3,537 obs.
Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Blackspot Surgeonfish

Very Common2,752 obs.
Ctenochaetus strigosus

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish

Very Common1,942 obs.
Cortaderia jubata

Cortaderia jubata

Purple pampas grass

Common1,912 obs.
Paracirrhites arcatus

Paracirrhites arcatus

Arc-eye Hawkfish

Common1,572 obs.
Parupeneus multifasciatus

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Manybar Goatfish

Common1,311 obs.
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Chromis vanderbilti

Vanderbilt's chromis

Common1,281 obs.
Zebrasoma flavescens

Zebrasoma flavescens

yellow tang

Occasional1,151 obs.
Canthigaster jactator

Canthigaster jactator

White-spotted Puffer

Occasional1,147 obs.
Chlorurus spilurus

Chlorurus spilurus

Bullethead Parrotfish

Occasional1,085 obs.
Stethojulis balteata

Stethojulis balteata

Green wrasse

Occasional1,058 obs.
Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus

Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus

Johnston Island damsel

Occasional1,045 obs.
Naso lituratus

Naso lituratus

Orangespine unicornfish

Rare1,003 obs.
Sufflamen bursa

Sufflamen bursa

Rare951 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Maui County

Explore 40 documented locations in Maui County, Hawaii. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (11 locations)

Maui

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Lahaina

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Maui County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Hana

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Kihei

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Paia

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Kapalua

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Maalaea

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Kaanapali

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Napili-honokowai

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Wailea-makena

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (7 locations)

Lanai

A productive wildlife area hosting 93 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

93
species

Kahului

A productive wildlife area hosting 70 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

70
species

Waihee-waiehu

A productive wildlife area hosting 55 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

55
species

Waiʻānapanapa State Park

Near Maui

A productive wildlife area hosting 35 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

35
species

Wailuku

A productive wildlife area hosting 34 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

34
species

Kualapuu

A productive wildlife area hosting 31 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

31
species

Kaunakakai

A productive wildlife area hosting 28 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

28
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (9 locations)

Makawao

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Kanaha Pond

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Pukalani

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Maui Meadows

Near Maui

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Kanaha Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Maalea Harbor

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Waioka Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Maunaloa

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Haliimaile

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (13 locations)

Kahoolawe

Explore for wildlife potential

Bumper Boats

Explore for wildlife potential

Ching's Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

ʻoheʻo Gulch

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Infinity Pool

Explore for wildlife potential

Kanaha Pond

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Lily Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Sailor's Hat Crator

Explore for wildlife potential

Kaumalapau Harbor

Explore for wildlife potential

La Perouse Bay

Near Wailea-makena
Explore for wildlife potential

Na Hale O Makena

Near Maui
Explore for wildlife potential

Southpointe At Waiakoa

Near Maui
Explore for wildlife potential

Villas At Kenolio

Near Maui
Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Maui County's natural heritage.

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