Rakiura (offshore) (44646)
New Zealand, Australasia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1b, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Rakiura (offshore)
Central coordinates: Latitude: -46.9020, Longitude: 167.8320
System: marine
Area of KBA (km2): 7708.43529
Protected area coverage (%): 0.18
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 Neritic | 100 |