Mbeliling - Tanjung Kerita Mese (15932)
Indonesia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B2
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Mbeliling - Tanjung Kerita Mese
Central coordinates: Latitude: -8.7130, Longitude: 119.9370
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1230
Area of KBA (km2): 328.28269
Protected area coverage (%): 0.35
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Topography in this area dominated by steep slopes, 60% area located on altitude between 0-499 m, 35% on altitude 500-1000 m and 5% above of 1000 m. Wai Ndae River, flow pass through this area and emptied into Sawu Sea (Butchart et.al.1996, Gatur et.al.2000, Trainor & Lesmana 2000).
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs. KBA identified by the 2014 CEPF Wallacea Ecosystem Profile process. Taxonomy and threat status follow the 2013 IUCN Red List.
Additional biodiversity: Butchart et.al.(1996) found Wallace's Hanging-parrot Loriculus flosculus on altitude between 450-980 m, in groups up to 20 birds. This area is one of the area in Flores where Wallace's Hanging-parrot Loriculus flosculus, Flores Monarch Monarcha sacerdotum, and Flores Crow Corvus florensisfound (Trainor & Lesmana 2000). On a whole this area is the richest area for restricted-range birds in Flores. Non-bird biodiversity:
Delineation rationale: 2015-06-10 (BL Secretariat): site area changed from 18420 ha to 33549 ha, following 2014 CEPF Ecosystem Profile.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Tropical semi-evergreen forest on volcanic soil on altitude between 400-1100 m, tropical moist deciduous forest on altitude below 400 m.
Land use: forestry | nature conservation and research
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 51 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Illegal hunting, burning grassland and land clearing for housing and plantation (MacKinnon et.al.1982, Gatur et.al. 2000, Trainor & Lesmana 2000).
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Small-holder farming | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Unspecified species | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: Butchart, S. H. M., Brooks, T. M., Davies, C. W. N., Dharmaputra, G., Dutson, G. C. L., Lowen, J. C, and Sahu, H. 1996. The conservation status of forest birds on Flores and Sumbawa, Indonesia. Bird Conservation International 6: 335-370.Gatur, A., Lesmana, D., & Trainor, C. 2000. Laporan Sosial-Ekonomi dan Budaya pada beberapa Blok Hutan di Pulau Flores. PKA/BirdLife/WWF, Bogor.MacKinnon, J., Beudels, R., Robinson, A. & Artha, M. 1982. A National Conservation Plan for Indonesia Vol IV; Nusa Tenggara. UNDP/FAO, Bogor.Trainor, C and Lesmana, D. 2000. Exploding volcanoes, unique birds, gigantic rats and elegant ikat: Identifying sites of international conservation significance with particular reference to Sumbawa. PKA/BirdLife/WWF, Bogor. Report No. 11.