Kanaha Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Kanaha Pond ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in maui county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maui nearby has 89% more documented species, Kanaha Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 27 maui county County natural areas, placing it in the 26th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Sesuvium portulacastrum
shoreline sea-purslane
Oreochromis mossambicus
Mozambique Tilapia
Fulica alai
Hawaiian Coot
Acridotheres tristis
Common myna
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Distichlis spicata
Saltgrass
Heliotropium curassavicum
Seaside Lavender
Eclipta prostrata
False daisy
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Franklin's Gull
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Maui County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kanaha Pond. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kanaha Pondwithin Maui County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.