Home > Islets > Molokai > Pauonuakea ISLETS: MOLOKAI > PAUONUAKEA Pauonuakea   Physical Features Pauonuakea is a small seastack located about 3.5 miles east of Kalaupapa Peninsula in Haupu Bay. The islet is less than an acre in size and about 50 feet high. The name can be translated to mean ‘skirt of Nuakea.’ Nuakea, the daughter of the chief of Haupu, was a local aumakua. Regulations Pauonuakea is state property. State and/or federal law protects all native wildlife and plants. Birds Bird survey data is unknown. Plants The only known plant survey was conducted by kayak in August 1984, so the plant list is incomplete. Four native species were identified from a distance, with Naupaka (Scaevola taccada) 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