Paia
Ecosystem Overview
The Paia ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 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 #5 for species diversity among 27 maui county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Thalassoma duperrey
Saddle-back wrasse
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
Blackspot Surgeonfish
Macropharyngodon geoffroy
Geoffroy's wrasse
Caulerpa racemosa
Green Grape Algae
Chaetodon multicinctus
Multiband butterflyfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
Manybar Goatfish
Actinopyga varians
Chromis hanui
Chocolate-dip Chromis
Pseudocheilinus evanidus
Disappearing wrasse
Hinea zonata
Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus
Johnston Island damsel
Halichoeres ornatissimus
Ornate Wrasse
Stethojulis balteata
Green wrasse
Acridotheres tristis
Common myna
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Naso lituratus
Orangespine unicornfish
Cerithium nesioticum
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Geopelia striata
Zebra Dove
Clibanarius zebra
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Maui County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Paia. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Paiawithin Maui County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.