Guana Cays (20656)
Bahamas, Caribbean
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Guana Cays
Central coordinates: Latitude: 22.4597, Longitude: -74.2292
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1
Area of KBA (km2): 6.82116
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This group of Cays, rocks and reefs are located in the Bight of Acklins Island, northwest of Binnacle Hill.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: Sandwich Terns are reported to nest at this site.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Assummed to be uninhabited with rocky coastline and scrub vegetation.
Land use: not utilised (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 40 | |
| Marine Neritic | 40 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: none apparent