Data Zone
Country/territory: Kiribati
IBA criteria met: A4ii (2008)
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Area: 35 hectares (0.35 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)
Vostok is a small, low-lying, coral island of the southern Line Islands.
Key biodiversity
An important seabird colony.
Non-bird biodiversity: Coconut crabs have been positively identified on the island, although densities are unknown.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Vostok Island (Kiribati). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/vostok-island-iba-kiribati on 27/12/2024.