Ruteng (15935)
Indonesia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1e
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Ruteng
Central coordinates: Latitude: -8.6460, Longitude: 120.5550
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 900 to 2140
Area of KBA (km2): 399.17014
Protected area coverage (%): 74.33
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Landscape of Ruteng dominated by steep ravines, most of the mountain sides are still covered by good forest (Gibbs 1990). Generally it is covered by mountain forest and moss forest at the higher altiteude (Jepson & Bowe 1997).Ranamese Lake include into this area, located at altitude 1200 m, and the interested recreation object (Pilgrim et.al.2000). Gunung Ranaka (2140 m) with the peak of Poco Ranaka is the second highest peak in Ruteng mountains. Mountain Forest in lower slopes of Poco Ranaka already changed to be grassland and shrubs. There is some of Casuarina sp at altitude between 1600-1800 m, and above of 2000 m covered by forest with short trees (Butchart et.al.1996).
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. Alliance for Zero Extinction (2018): site confirmed as an AZE site during the AZE project (2015-2018). Taxonomy, nomenclature and Red List category follow the IUCN 2016 Red List.
Additional biodiversity: This area is one of two area where the Flores Scopsowl recorded and it is believed that the species is still there (Trainor & Lesmana 2000).
Delineation rationale: 2013-08-09 (BL Secretariat): site area adjusted from 32200 ha (2004 pan-Asian IBA inventory) to 32249 ha to match the protected area (WDPA 2009). 2015-06-10 (BL Secretariat): site area changed from 32249 ha to 40744 ha, following 2014 CEPF Ecosystem Profile.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Lower tropical mountain forest and upper tropical mountain forest (Trainor & Lesmana 2000).
Land use: tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 82 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Illegal logging, land conflict, land clearing for agriculture, road and housing (Monk et.al.1997, Butchart et.al.1996, Trainor & Lesmana 2000).
Additional information
References: Anon. 1998. Statistik Perlindungan Hutan dan Pelestarian Alam 1997/1998. Departement Kehutanan dan Perkebunan, Direktorat Jenderal Perlindungan Hutan dan Pelestarian Alam, Jakarta.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.Monk. K.A., de Fretes, Y. and Reksodiharjo-Lilley, G. 1997. The Ecology of Nusa Tenggara and Maluku. Periplus Edition, Singapura MacKinnon, J., Beudels, R., Robinson, A. and 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.