KI002
Nikumaroro (Gardner Island)


Country/territory: Kiribati

IBA criteria met: A4ii (2008)
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Area: 428 ha

IBA conservation status
Year of assessment (most recent) State (condition) Pressure (threat) Response (action)
2007 good low not assessed
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Site description (2010 baseline)
The atoll forms an elongated structure enclosing a narrow lagoon. There are two passes that split the rim into three sections.

Key biodiversity
The island supports substantial seabird populations.

Non-bird biodiversity: Coconut Crab is present in reasonable densities on the island.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Nikumaroro (Gardner Island) (Kiribati). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/nikumaroro-(gardner-island)-iba-kiribati on 05/12/2024.