Home > Islets > Maui > Mokumana ISLETS: MAUI > MOKUMANA Mokumana   Mokumana - Photo: F & K Starr Mokumana - Photo: F & K Starr   Mokumana - Photo: F & K Starr Mokumana - Photo: F & K Starr   Mokumana - Photo: F & K Starr Physical Features Mokumana is a sea stack located off the tip of Pauwalu Point Wildlife Sanctuary, 1/4 mile east of Mokuhala. It is about 1.4 acres in size and 65 feet tall. It is divided by a steep ravine, creating southern and northern humps that are virtually separate islets. Regulations The islet is a State Seabird Sanctuary managed by the Hawaii DOFAW. Regulations in Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 13 Chapter 125, protect wildlife and plants and restrict human activities in seabird sanctuaries. Federal law also protects seabirds, shorebirds, and threatened or endangered species. Birds Observations in the 1980s, the 1990s, and in April 2005 indicate that Wedge-tailed shearwaters and Black noddies nest on Mokumana. About 100 active shearwater burrows were observed in 2005. Great frigatebirds (Fregata minor) roost on the north hump of the islet but do not nest. Brown boobies (Sula leucogaster) are sometimes seen perching or flying around the islet. Regular DOFAW surveys of seabirds at Pauwalu Point often include observations of birds on nearby Mokumana and Mokuhala. Plants An April 2005 survey recorded 17 species of plants; 9 native and 8 alien. Shrubs and herbs dominate the vegetation, including naupaka (Scaevola taccada) and akulikuli (Sesuvium portulacastrum). Insects Limited insect collections were made in April 2005. Although all species identifications are not yet available, invasive crazy ants (Paratrechina longicornis) are present. Marine Organisms No marine survey data is known. Human Uses No human uses are known. Threats Threats include alien ants and invasive weeds like sandbur, Lantana, and Christmasberry. > Back to top of page Home  Islets  Species  Projects  Outreach  Links  About Us