Kihei
Ecosystem Overview
The Kihei ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #1 for species diversity among 27 maui county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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
Thalassoma duperrey
Saddle-back wrasse
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
Blackspot Surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus strigosus
Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Stethojulis balteata
Green wrasse
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Fulica alai
Hawaiian Coot
Acridotheres tristis
Common myna
Chromis vanderbilti
Vanderbilt's chromis
Canthigaster jactator
White-spotted Puffer
Geopelia striata
Zebra Dove
Gomphosus varius
Brown bird wrasse
Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus
Johnston Island damsel
Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
Yellowstripe goatfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
Manybar Goatfish
Stegastes fasciolatus
Dark damsel
Hemidactylus frenatus
Common House Gecko
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Paroaria coronata
Red-crested Cardinal
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Maui County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kihei. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kiheiwithin Maui County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.