Islands west and north-west of Simiuttat and south of Qilangarsuit (2916)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Islands west and north-west of Simiuttat and south of Qilangarsuit
Central coordinates: Latitude: 63.8167, Longitude: -51.7167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 100
Area of KBA (km2): 41.24964
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Several small, low-lying islands situated in shallow waters. Egg-collecting takes place (`Other' land-use).
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: The site holds important numbers of breeding seabirds, including Uria lomvia (3,000 individuals), Cepphus grylle (134 individuals), and Sterna paradisaea (1992 data).
Habitats
Land use: hunting (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Hunting and egg-collecting pose a threat.