Pata Island (24539)
Micronesia, Federated States of, Oceania
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, B2
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Pata Island
Central coordinates: Latitude: 7.3752, Longitude: 151.5867
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 200
Area of KBA (km2): 2.39987
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The Polle Island IBA includes areas of freshwater swamp and mangrove, which are listed as potential conservation areas in the FSM NBSAP (2002).
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 in the CEPF Ecosystem Profile of the Polynesia-Micronesia Hotspot (2007). Taxonomy, nomenclature and threat status follow the 2003 IUCN Red List.
Additional biodiversity: Non-bird biodiversity: Conservation targets in the area include (NBSAP, 2002): • Coastal Freshwater Marsh • Mangrove Forests • Chuuk Flying Fox • Estuaries • Low-elevation Broadleaf Forest
Delineation rationale: 2012-12-17 (BL Secretariat): original polygon clipped to hi-res coastline (marine areas removed) following identification in October 2012 of new marine IBA offshore this site; site area consequently changed from 400 ha (original, non-GIS) to 239 ha (new, GIS-based).
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Possibly to include habitat loss, hunting, and invasive species.