Home > Islets > Hawaii > Paalaea ISLETS: HAWAII > PAALAEA Paalaea   Paalaea - Photo: K Wood Paalaea - Photo: K Wood   Paokalani, Mokupuku and Paalaea - Photo: K Wood Kohala 3 - Photo: C Swenson   Kohala 3 - Photo: R Shallenberger Physical Features Paalaea is the smallest of the three islets clustered off of the Kohala coast of the Big Island. It is about 40 feet tall and is considerably less than an acre in size. Regulations State and/or federal law protects all native plants and wildlife. Birds In April 2005, biologists observed Black noddies, and White-tailed and Red-tailed tropicbirds flying around Paalaea. Because the 2005 survey was conducted with binoculars from neighboring Paoakalani, it was not possible to determine whether inhabited Wedge-tailed shearwater burrows were present. Plants The 2005 survey was conducted with binoculars so the species list may not be complete. Four plant species were observed; 2 native and 2 introduced. Lantana camara was present. Insects No insects have been collected on Paalaea. Marine Organisms No marine survey data has been published. Human Uses Human uses are unknown. Threats Non-native invasive plants, such as Lantana camara, pose the most serious threat to Paalaea. > Back to top of page Home  Islets  Species  Projects  Outreach  Links  About Us