Værøy (3159)
Norway, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Værøy
Central coordinates: Latitude: 67.7500, Longitude: 12.7500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 439
Area of KBA (km2): 8.38468
Protected area coverage (%): 95.53
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: High vertical cliffs and steep grass-covered slopes on the south-west peninsula of Værøy island.
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.
Additional biodiversity: The breeding colony of Rissa tridactyla (15,000-20,000 pairs) is also notable.
Delineation rationale: Mainly adopted from an official polygon for a Protected Area.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 33 | |
| Marine Neritic | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No threats are known.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |