Pulau Babar (15995)
Indonesia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B2
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Pulau Babar
Central coordinates: Latitude: -7.9070, Longitude: 129.7250
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 835
Area of KBA (km2): 617.45271
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: There are around 24 villages in Babar Island that concentrate in coastal area. Meanwhile the central part of the island is still forested.
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: Non-bird biodiversity: Endemic snake Cylindrophis babar (Monk et.al.1997)
Delineation rationale: 2015-06-10 (BL Secretariat): site area changed from 17000 ha to 61842 ha, following 2014 CEPF Ecosystem Profile.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: The main habitat is moist deciduous forest (Monk et.al.1997).
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 69 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Habitat alteration.
Additional information
References: Monk. K.A., de Fretes, Y. and Reksodiharjo-Lilley, G. 1997. The Ecology of Nusa Tenggara and Maluku. Periplus Edition, Singapura