Home > Islets > Molokai > Mokumanu ISLETS: MOLOKAI > MOKUMANU Mokumanu   Physical Features Mokumanu is a small seastack located about 4 miles east of Kalaupapa Peninsula between Haupu and Pelekunu Bays. It is between 2 and 3 acres in size and about 150 feet high. The name translates as ‘bird island’. 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 White-tailed tropicbirds (Phaethon lepturus) and Black noddies (Anous minutus) were observed nesting in the 1980s. Plants The only known plant survey was conducted by kayak in August 1984, so the plant list is incomplete. Three native species were identified from a distance, with Scaevola taccada (Naupaka) being the most common. Insects Insect survey data is unkown. Marine Organisms Marine survey data is unknown. Human Uses Human uses are unkown. Threats Threats are unknown. > Back to top of page Home  Islets  Species  Projects  Outreach  Links  About Us