Assissut (Braendvinsskaerene) near Kronprinsens Ejland (70)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Assissut (Braendvinsskaerene) near Kronprinsens Ejland
Central coordinates: Latitude: 69.0667, Longitude: -53.5167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 20
Area of KBA (km2): 3.90408
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Three small islands which are almost devoid of vegetation.
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)
Additional biodiversity: The site also holds small numbers of breeding Alca torda, Cepphus grylle and Alle alle.
Habitats
Land use: not utilised (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at the site.