Data Zone
Country/territory: Samoa
IBA criteria met: A1, A2 (2010)
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Area: 4,579 hectares (45.79 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2010 | not assessed | medium | medium |
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Site description (2010 baseline)
This site follows the boundaries of the Aleipata MPA which includes the outer islands and the inshore reef of the Aleipata district. The site comprises 4 small islands off the coast of Aleipata all of which have lowland rainforest ecosystems. An extensive intertidal zone provides a feeding site for migrant seabirds, while there is also a mangrove forest.
Key biodiversity
This site is of critical importance as a major site for nesting seabirds, although counts of numbers present have not yet been attained. In additioan it is home to a number of globally threatened terrestrial species.
Non-bird biodiversity: The site is a major nesting site for the hawksbill turtle, while the MPA is a foraging ground for green turtles and humpback whales.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Aleipata Marine Protected Area (Samoa). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/aleipata-marine-protected-area-iba-samoa on 22/12/2024.