Takitumu Conservation Area, Rarotonga (26274)
Cook Islands, Oceania
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, B1, B2
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Takitumu Conservation Area, Rarotonga
Central coordinates: Latitude: -21.2483, Longitude: -159.7600
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 30 to 300
Area of KBA (km2): 2.60036
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Conservation area in the SE of Rarotonga Island
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.
Additional biodiversity: Rarotonga Flycatcher (EN), Rarotonga Starling (VU) and Cook Islands Fruit-dove (VU) are resident. Collared Petrel (VU) have also been observed.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Native vegetation. Primary growth tropical forest. There is no development in this area except for a shelter
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Rats, cats and other invasive species
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Only in the future |