Maui
Ecosystem Overview
The Maui ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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. Compared to nearby Lanai, Maui hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 27 maui county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Miconia calvescens
Purple plague
Cortaderia jubata
Purple pampas grass
Silybum marianum
Gundagai Thistle
Coccinia grandis
ivy gourd
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Acridotheres tristis
Common myna
Paroaria coronata
Red-crested Cardinal
Argiope appensa
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Geopelia striata
Zebra Dove
Pluvialis fulva
pacific golden plover
Leptecophylla tameiameiae
Dubautia menziesii
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Ortygornis pondicerianus
Grey Francolin
Vaccinium reticulatum
ohelo
Lissachatina fulica
Giant African Snail
Scaevola taccada
beach naupaka
Hemidactylus frenatus
Common House Gecko
Acacia retinodes
Silver wattle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Maui County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Maui. 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 Mauiwithin Maui County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.