Kapalua
Ecosystem Overview
The Kapalua ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in maui county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 27 maui county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Coccinia grandis
ivy gourd
Hemidactylus frenatus
Common House Gecko
Parupeneus multifasciatus
Manybar Goatfish
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
Blackspot Surgeonfish
Thalassoma duperrey
Saddle-back wrasse
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
Echinometra mathaei
rock-boring urchin
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Lissachatina fulica
Giant African Snail
Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
Yellowstripe goatfish
Zanclus cornutus
Moorish Idol
Canthigaster jactator
White-spotted Puffer
Acridotheres tristis
Common myna
Gymnothorax meleagris
Puhi'onio
Sufflamen bursa
Calcinus pictus
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Naso unicornis
Bluespine unicornfish
Euphorbia hypericifolia
Graceful sandmat
Centropyge potteri
Potter's Pygmy Angelfish
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Maui County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kapalua. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kapaluawithin Maui County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.