Birojima islet (15181)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Birojima islet
Central coordinates: Latitude: 32.4667, Longitude: 131.7333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 75
Area of KBA (km2): 0.07844
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Unintentional effects (species being assessed is not the target) | Ongoing |
| Climate change & severe weather | Storms & flooding | Ongoing | |
| Pollution | Garbage & solid waste | Only in the future | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |