Hakluyt island (79)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Appaarsuit
Central coordinates: Latitude: 77.4167, Longitude: -72.6167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 300
Area of KBA (km2): 114.132014
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An island with associated sea cliffs.
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: Also holds breeding Rissa tridactyla (2,000-5,000 pairs), Alca torda, Cepphus grylle (200 individuals), Alle alle (large numbers) and Fratercula arctica (1987 data).
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.