Appatsiaat (2921)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Appatsiaat
Central coordinates: Latitude: 71.1167, Longitude: -52.2167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 800
Area of KBA (km2): 4.99934
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A high, steep, sea-facing cliff.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: The site holds large numbers of breeding Fulmarus glacialis (>15,000 pairs, 1994).
Habitats
Land use: not utilised (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at the site.