Kii Nagashima islets (15166)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Kii Nagashima islets
Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.1667, Longitude: 136.3500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 30
Area of KBA (km2): 73.92321
Protected area coverage (%): 83.44
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Some important bird species such as Japanese Murrelet, Black Wood Pigeon, Streaked Shearwater and Taczanowski's Grasshopper Warbler breed here.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Only in the future |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |