Kauehi, or Putake,[2] is an atoll in the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia.

The nearest land is Raraka Atoll, located 17 km to the Southeast.

[3] Even though Kauehi Atoll was probably well known to the pearl traders, the first recorded European to visit it was the Beagle's captain Robert FitzRoy in 1835.

[3][4] Kauehi was later visited by the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838–1842.

[5] Kauehi Atoll belongs to the commune of Fakarava, which consists of Fakarava, as well as the atolls of Aratika, Kauehi, Niau, Raraka, Taiaro and Toau.