Kualapuu
Ecosystem Overview
The Kualapuu ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in maui county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maui nearby has 69% more documented species, Kualapuu offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 27 maui county County natural areas, placing it in the 37th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.
Ascalapha odorata
Black Witch
Eleusine indica
Indian goosegrass
Grevillea robusta
Silkoak
Leucaena leucocephala
White leadtree
Argiope appensa
Cotula australis
Australian waterbuttons
Nezara viridula
Southern green stink bug
Copsychus malabaricus
White-rumped shama
Teloschistes flavicans
Golden Hair-lichen
Lepisorus thunbergianus
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Light-blue snakeweed
Ipomoea obscura
obscure morning-glory
Indigofera suffruticosa
Anil de pasto
Acacia confusa
Formosan koa
Kalanchoe pinnata
Cathedral bells
Euphorbia hirta
Pillpod sandmat
Megathyrsus maximus
Guineagrass
Aseroe rubra
Starfish Fungus
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Rhinella marina
Cane Toad
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Maui County
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kualapuuwithin Maui County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.