Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2008 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species'):| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) | Population estimate at site | IBA criteria met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazca Booby Sula granti | LC | resident | 2007 | 60,000-110,000 individuals | A4ii |
| A4iii Species group - seabirds | n/a | breeding | 2007-2008 | 50,000-99,999 individuals | A4iii |
The current IUCN Red List category may differ from that which was valid at the time of IBA criteria assessment (2008).
| Protected area (PA) | PA designation | PA area (ha) | Relationship of PA with IBA | Overlap of PA with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) | 857,500 | is identical to site | 1,050 |
| Malpelo | Santuario de Fauna y Flora | 2,667,907 | protected area contains site | 1,050 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Santuario de Fauna y Flora Malpelo. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/santuario-de-fauna-y-flora-malpelo-iba-colombia on 24/09/2023.
