Comino island (189)
Malta, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Gzejjer ta'Kemmuna
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.0167, Longitude: 14.3333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 75
Area of KBA (km2): 2.872445
Protected area coverage (%): 98.09
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 65 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 10 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 |