Ranomafana National Park and extension (6600)
Madagascar, Africa
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1e, B1, B2
Year of last assessment: 2023
National site name: Parc National de Ranomafana et extension
Central coordinates: Latitude: -21.1649, Longitude: 47.4476
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Area of KBA (km2): 574.94146
Protected area coverage (%): 97.47
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Ranomafana National Park is located 45 km north-east of Fianarantsoa. The forested terrain comprises a succession of hills and summits, separated by narrow valleys and lowlands. The Namorona river flows across the park. Three types of forest are present: the low- and mid-altitude, dense, humid evergreen forest and the sclerophyllous montane forest. Marshes have formed on the sites of former rice-fields; the site includes c.100 ha of marsh outside the park. Threats include itinerant slash-and-burn cultivation around the park, and cattle-grazing within the park.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site contains the entire known population of Anodonthyla emilei, Anodonthyla moramora, Boophis narinsi, Boophis piperatus, Boophis schuboeae, and Mantidactylus paidroa. Six species of bird meet B2 and an additional 5 amphibians, 35 birds, two fish, seven invertebrates, seven mammals, nine plants, and four reptiles meet legacy KBA criteria and are in need of reassessment against the Global Standard.
Manageability of the site: Site was identified as an IBA/KBA in 2001 and confirmed as an AZE during the 2015-2018 AZE project. Most of this site is covered by Ranomafana National Park (WDPAID: 20287).
Delineation rationale: Site was identified and delineated as an IBA/KBA in 2001 and confirmed as an AZE during the 2015-2018 AZE project. The delineation predominantly follows Ranomafana National Park (WDPAID: 20287).
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 1 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 2 | |
| Forest | 86 | |
| Grassland | 11 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing | |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Shifting agriculture | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Small-holder farming | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Logging & wood harvesting | Motivation Unknown/Unrecorded | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Problematic species/diseases of unknown origin | Named species | Unknown |
| Biological resource use | Logging & wood harvesting | Intentional use: subsistence/small scale (species being assessed is the target) [harvest] | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Logging & wood harvesting | Unintentional effects: subsistence/small scale (species being assessed is not the target) [harvest] | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Trend Unknown/Unrecorded | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Ongoing |