Ikkattoq fjord and islands (59)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Ikkattoq tamatumalu kitaaniittut qeqertat
Central coordinates: Latitude: 62.7167, Longitude: -50.1667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 500
Area of KBA (km2): 416.67
Protected area coverage (%): 93.71
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A fjord containing several islands, rocky and sandy shorelines, extensive intertidal flats, and areas of shallow water.
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 concentration of moulting Mergus serrator is the largest in Greenland.
Habitats
Land use: hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 33 | |
| Marine Neritic | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: With the exception of local disturbance caused by hunting, no serious threats are known at the site.