Ungulates of Hawaiʻi

Ungulate Population Distributions Across the Hawaiian Islands

Ungulates were introduced to the Hawaiian Islands at various times by Polynesian voyagers, European explorers, and American settlers. Their introduction across the islands occurred over centuries and was often driven by agricultural, economic, or cultural purposes.

Figure 1. Wild ungulate presence in the Hawaiian Islands. Species include those recognized by the State of Hawai'i as game mammals. Historical introduction information obtained from Tomich (1986).