Fumishima islet (15068)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Fumishima islet
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.4333, Longitude: 132.6333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 70
Area of KBA (km2): 0.0084
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The islet is just about 100 m west of Hinomisaki Shrine and there is little vegetation on the islet.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |