Hirakimata Kotuku Peninsula (27412)
New Zealand, Australasia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Hirakimata Kotuku Peninsula
Central coordinates: Latitude: -36.1865, Longitude: 175.4128
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 627
Area of KBA (km2): 11.93694
Protected area coverage (%): 86.81
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 | 43 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 5 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Forest | 43 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 |