Eqalummiut Nunaat-Nassuttuup Nunaa (64)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Eqalummiut Nunaat-Nassuttuup Nunaa
Central coordinates: Latitude: 67.4167, Longitude: -51.0000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 650
Area of KBA (km2): 1416.99904
Protected area coverage (%): 99.59
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A plateau adjacent to the ice-cap, with deeply incised glacial valleys and associated wetlands that are important feeding and staging areas for geese during the spring. Mid-altitude areas, characterized by tundra and Arctic scrub, are important for nesting geese; high-altitude lakes are used as moulting grounds. Hunting is occasional.
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: One of the most important sites in Greenland for both breeding and non-breeding Anser albifrons flavirostris.
Habitats
Land use: hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 | |
| Shrubland | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Mineral exploration may threaten the site in the future.