Waiʻānapanapa State Park
Ecosystem Overview
The Waiʻānapanapa State Park ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in maui county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maui nearby has 65% more documented species, Waiʻānapanapa State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 27 maui county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Lonchura atricapilla
Chestnut Munia
Felis catus
Domestic Cat
Geopelia striata
Zebra Dove
Terminalia catappa
Tropical Almond
Emilia sonchifolia
Acridotheres tristis
Common myna
Cocos nucifera
Coconut palm
Furcraea foetida
Mauritius hemp
Scaevola taccada
beach naupaka
Anous minutus
white-capped noddy
Heptapleurum actinophyllum
Anoplolepis gracilipes
Chelisoches morio
Pieris rapae
small white
Thelacantha brevispina
Pachygrapsus plicatus
pleated rock crab
Phelsuma laticauda
Gold dust day gecko
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Paroaria coronata
Red-crested Cardinal
Araucaria columnaris
Coral reef araucaria
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Maui County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Waiʻānapanapa State Park. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Waiʻānapanapa State Parkwithin Maui County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.