Lahaina
Ecosystem Overview
The Lahaina ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 76 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 #10 for species diversity among 27 maui county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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
Stegastes fasciolatus
Dark damsel
Canthigaster jactator
White-spotted Puffer
Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus
Johnston Island damsel
Ctenochaetus strigosus
Yellow-eyed Surgeonfish
Chromis vanderbilti
Vanderbilt's chromis
Stethojulis balteata
Green wrasse
Melichthys niger
Black Triggerfish
Gomphosus varius
Brown bird wrasse
Zebrasoma flavescens
yellow tang
Paracirrhites arcatus
Arc-eye Hawkfish
Naso lituratus
Orangespine unicornfish
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Parupeneus multifasciatus
Manybar Goatfish
Naso hexacanthus
Nohorn Unicorn
Naso brevirostris
Dascyllus albisella
Hawaiian threespot damsel
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Maui County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lahaina. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lahainawithin Maui County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.