Data Zone
Country/territory: Kiribati
IBA criteria met: A4ii, A4iii (2008)
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Area: 3,755 hectares (37.55 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2012 | not assessed | medium | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Malden Island is low and flat. At the centre is an extensive, shallow, lagoon which contains numerous small islets and ridges composed of coral rubble. The island rises steeply from the shore in a series of sand and rubble ridges, particularly on the northern coasts, where the island is exposed to northern Pacific swells and storms.
Key biodiversity
A substantial seabird colony.
Non-bird biodiversity: Green turtles nest in small numbers.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Malden Island (Kiribati). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/malden-island-iba-kiribati on 26/12/2024.