Key Biodiversity Areas

Coastal area between Lokaro and Lavanono (45354)
Madagascar, Africa

Site overview


KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Côte de Lokaro à Lavanono
Central coordinates: Latitude: -24.8820, Longitude: 47.1680
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 279.56891
Protected area coverage (%): 0.03
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) KBA identified in the CEPF Ecosystem Profile of the Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Hotspot (2014). Taxonomy, nomenclature and threat status follow the 2013 IUCN Red List.