Tekuru Kuru (28162)
New Zealand, Australasia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Tekuru Kuru
Central coordinates: Latitude: -40.8883, Longitude: 173.8978
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 15
Area of KBA (km2): 0.07891
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: IBA Trigger species: King Shag
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 48 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 48 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Human disturbance – Yes - All breeding grounds need to be legally protected and a code of practice adopted by local commercial charter-boat operators and fishers to minimise disturbance of colonies. It is recommended that no boat approach closer than 100m from colonies during breeding (March to August) (Van Eerden & Munsterman 2012). Predation by alien species – No Habitat loss or degradation – No Contamination – No Natural disaster – No Parasite or pathogen - No Other – No
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Unspecified species | Only in the future |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Only in the future |
Additional information
References: Bell, M. 2010. Numbers and distribution of New Zealand king shag (Leucocarbo carunculatus) colonies in the Marlborough Sounds, September-December 2006. Notornis 57: 33-36 Nelson, A. 1971. King shags in the Marlborough Sounds. Notornis 18: 30-37. Schuckard, R. 2006. Population status of the New Zealand king shag (Leucocarbo carunculatus). Notornis 53: 297-307 Van Eerden, M.R., Munsterman, M.J. 2012. King Shag (Leucocarbo carunculatus) in Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. Literature review and draft management plan, prepared for Friends of Nelson Haven and Tasman Bay. 62pp.