Pulau Rambut (15866)
Indonesia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 1999
National site name: Pulau Rambut
Central coordinates: Latitude: -5.9667, Longitude: 106.6833
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 0.46458
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Pulau Rambut (Rambut Island) is a small coral island. This area has the biggest breeding colonies of waterbirds in West Java (Silvius et.al.1987).
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)
Additional biodiversity: It is estimated that around 11450 waterbirds (Lambert & Erftemeijer 1989) live in this area. This area is one breeding site of Milky Stork Mycteria cinerea and other waterbirds of West Java (Silvius et.al.1987, Pakpahan et.al.1992).
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Closed vegetation with highest trees around 10-15 m such as Sterculia foetida; others vegetation include Scaevola sp, Hibiscus tiliaceus and mangrove along of beach (Directorate General of Tourism undated, Silvius et.al. 1987) Half of the area covered by Rhizophora.In the south-eastern part there is a sandy beach with a belt of Casuarina equisetifolia (Whitten et.al. 1996).
Land use: nature conservation and research
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 33 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Seawater pollution (MacKinnon et.al. 1982, Silvius et.al. 1987). Visitor, introduction of cat and moluscs collection by fishermen (Lambert & Erftemeijer 1988)
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Pollution | Garbage & solid waste | Ongoing | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: Anon. 1997. Statistik Perlindungan Hutan dan Pelestarian Alam 1996/1997. Departemen Kehutanan dan Perkebunan, Direktorat Jenderal Perlindungan Hutan dan Pelestarian Alam, Jakarta.Anon. 1998. Statistik Perlindungan Hutan dan Pelestarian Alam 1997/1998. Departemen Kehutanan dan Perkebunan, Direktorat Jenderal Perlindungan Hutan dan Pelestarian Alam, Jakarta.Anon. 2000. Statistik Perlindungan dan Konservasi Alam Tahun 2000. Departemen Kehutanan, Jakarta.Directorate General of Tourism. tanpa tahun. Indonesia, National Park and Nature Reserve. Directorate General of Tourism, Jakarta.Lambert, F. and Erftemeijer, P. 1988. Report on the Waterbirds of Pulau Rambut. Asian Wetland Bureau, Bogor.MacKinnon, J., Smiet, F., and Artha, M.B. 1982. A National Conservation Plan for Indonesia, Vol. III: Java and Bali. UNDP/FAO. Bogor.Pakpahan, A., Hernowo, J.B., and Mahmud, D.A. 1992. Penyebaran Burung-burung Merandai di Cagar Alam Pulau Rambut. Media Konservasi 3(4): 47-53.Silvius, M.J., Djuharsa, E., Taufik, A. W., Steeman, A.P.J.M, and Berczy, E.T. 1987. The Indonesian Wetland Inventory: A Preliminary Compilation of Information on Wetlands of Indonesia. PHPA-AWB/Interweder & Edwin, Indonesia.