Kaunakakai
Ecosystem Overview
The Kaunakakai ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in maui county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maui nearby has 72% more documented species, Kaunakakai offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 27 maui county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Megathyrsus maximus
Guineagrass
Waltheria indica
velvetleaf
Eleusine indica
Indian goosegrass
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Batis maritima
Turtleweed
Ustilago cynodontis
Chilocorus nigritus
Hierodula patellifera
Quidnipagus palatam
Cellana talcosa
talcum limpet
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Momordica charantia
Balsampear
Turnera ulmifolia
Ramgoat dashalong
Macroptilium atropurpureum
Purple bushbean
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Sesuvium portulacastrum
shoreline sea-purslane
Rhizophora mangle
Red Mangrove
Tridax procumbens
Coatbuttons
Thespesia populnea
Portia Tree
Andrographis paniculata
green chireta
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Maui County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kaunakakaiwithin Maui County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.