Naternaq (Lersletten) (66)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Naternaq (Lersletten)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 68.4167, Longitude: -51.7500
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 908.65889
Protected area coverage (%): 88.30
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A plain formed of uplifted marine sediments with vast expanses of grassland and numerous shallow lakes and rivers.
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: This site is very important for both breeding and moulting Anser albifrons flavirostris.
Habitats
Land use: hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Grassland | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at the site.