Nusa Penida (15897)
Indonesia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 1999
National site name: Nusa Penida
Central coordinates: Latitude: -8.7333, Longitude: 115.5333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 180
Area of KBA (km2): 202.84678
Protected area coverage (%): 6.32
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The nature forest in this island has became agriculture lands.
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: Nusa Penida Island is suitable habitat for Yellow-crested Cockatoo.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Secondary forest surrounding Ballinese Temples. Remaing primary forest is 10 ha in the west part on the top of Bundi Hills. The forest dominated by Buchannia arborescens, where the endemic snail of this island can be found (Helvoort et.al.1986, Whitten et.al.1996).
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |
Additional information
References: Whitten, A.J., Soeriaatmadja, R.E. and Afiff, S.A. 1996. The Ecology of Java and Bali. Periplus edition, Singapore.