Manupeu Tanadaru (15951)
Indonesia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B2
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Manupeu Tanadaru
Central coordinates: Latitude: -9.7230, Longitude: 119.6880
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 950
Area of KBA (km2): 505.21865
Protected area coverage (%): 98.23
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site has the remaining lowland semi-deciduous monsoon forest in Sumba. Langgaliru and Manupeu is part of Praimamongutidas forest block. Topography of this area is generally hilly. Most of Manupeu area is steep mountain side from sea surface to up to 600 m.
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: The most important site for Sumba Island that has all important species of Sumba (threatened species and/or restricted-range bird species).
Delineation rationale: 2015-06-10 (BL Secretariat): site area changed from 87984 ha to 51887 ha, following 2014 CEPF Ecosystem Profile.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: - Liana monsoon semi-deciduous forest covered hills and transisional area. The rest of area is Liana monsoon evergreen forest.- There is moist evergreen forest and swamp in Gunung Manupeu (Banilodu & Saka 1993, Jepson et.al.1996)
Land use: nature conservation and research
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 68 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 32 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Burning forest, wildlife hunting, timber cutting for firewood and housing, forest clearence for agricultur (Jepson et.al.1996).
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Shifting agriculture | Only in the past and unlikely to return |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Nomadic grazing | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Logging & wood harvesting | Unintentional effects: subsistence/small scale (species being assessed is not the target) [harvest] | Only in the past and unlikely to return |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Transportation & service corridors | Roads & railroads | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Utility & service lines | Ongoing | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Droughts | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: Banilodu, L. and Saka, N. T. 1993. Descriptive Analysis of Sumba Forest [Analysis Deskriptif Hutan Pulau Sumba]. Widya Mandira Catholic University, Kupang.Jepson, P., Rais, S., Ora, A.B. & Raharjaningtrah, W. 1996. Telaah Jaringan Kawasan Konservasi untuk Pelestarian Nilai-Nilai Hutan di Pulau Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Timur. PHPA/BirdLife, Bogor. Laporan No. 5.