Napeague Harbor and Beach (29590)
USA, North America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2008
National site name: Napeague Harbor and Beach
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.9958, Longitude: -72.0717
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 6
Area of KBA (km2): 27.11518
Protected area coverage (%): 38.72
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)