Gannet Island Karewa (28563)
New Zealand, Australasia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Gannet Island Karewa
Central coordinates: Latitude: -37.9723, Longitude: 174.5660
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 13
Area of KBA (km2): 0.02088
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 50 |