Kahului
Ecosystem Overview
The Kahului ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in maui county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maui nearby has 30% more documented species, Kahului offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 27 maui 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 70 total documented species.
Coccinia grandis
ivy gourd
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Pluvialis fulva
pacific golden plover
Acridotheres tristis
Common myna
Sesuvium portulacastrum
shoreline sea-purslane
Geopelia striata
Zebra Dove
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Myoporum sandwicense
bastard-sandalwood
Paroaria coronata
Red-crested Cardinal
Hemidactylus frenatus
Common House Gecko
Pandanus tectorius
Jacquemontia sandwicensis
Branta sandvicensis
Hawaiian Goose
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Pluchea indica
Indian fleabane
Euphorbia prostrata
prostrate sandmat
Cocos nucifera
Coconut palm
Psilotum nudum
whisk-fern
Phelsuma laticauda
Gold dust day gecko
Oreochromis mossambicus
Mozambique Tilapia
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Maui County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kahului. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kahuluiwithin Maui County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.