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ISLAND DIRECTORY
Islands of Papua New Guinea
Ambitle [1911]
- including Babase, Balum
Group: Feni Islands (Anir Islands), Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago: Pacific
Lat: 4.08º SLong: 153.60º E Region: Oceania 2
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE:
Basilaki [840]
Group: Archipelago: Louisiade Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Louisiade Archipelago: Pacific
Lat: 10.60º SLong: 151.00º E Region: Oceania 1
Area: 100.2 sq. km Altitude: 531 m Shoreline: 69.1 km (scale 1:1000000)
ISLAND TYPE:
Boang [1909]
Group: Tanga Islands, Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago: Pacific
Lat: 3.42º SLong: 153.36º E Region: Oceania 2
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE:
Bougainville [859]
Group: North Solomon Islands Archipelago: Solomon Islands
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bougainville Region: Oceania 3
Lat: 6.20º S Long : 155.50º E
Area: 9317.8 sq. km Altitude: 2792 m
Shoreline: 569.4 km (scale 1:1923000) Coastal Index: 0.0611
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 220 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1500 km Isolation Index: 61
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Mountainous island with active volcano, significant mineral
deposits (gold and copper)
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 20 Marine: 5
Various lowland and montane forest types, including lowland Calophyllum
kajewskii forest, and Neonauclea/Sloanea forest at 450-750 m; swamp
forest in
south; beach forest; mangroves; scrub and grasslands; rivers; coastal
lagoons;
fringing reefs. Forest Coral reefs, Mangroves
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
64 |
13 |
1 |
| Land birds |
0 |
3 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Insects:
Graphium meeki (butterfly) group endemic, Rare (RDB)
Graphium mendana (butterfly) Rare (RDB)
Papilio toboroi (butterfly) Rare (RDB)
Reptiles-Amphibians:
13 endemic species, 1 endemic genus
20 species of frogs including:
Batrachylodes elegans (ranid frog) endemic
Batrachylodes gigas (ranid frog) endemic
Batrachylodes mediodiscus (ranid frog) endemic to Bougainville and
Buka.
Batrachylodes minutus (ranid frog) endemic
Batrachylodes montanus (ranid frog) endemic
Batrachylodes trossulus (ranid frog) possibly also on Choiseul
Batrachylodes wolfi (ranid frog) endemic to Bougainville and Buka
Platymantis myersi (ranid frog) endemic
Platymantis neckeri (ranid frog) endemic
8 species of geckos including:
Lepidodactylus mutahi (Gekkonidae) endemic
27 species of skink including:
Corucia zebrata (Scincidae) endemic to Solomon Islands and
Bougainville
Sphenomorphus fragosus (Scincidae) endemic
Sphenomorphus taylori (Scincidae) endemic, rare
Sphenomorphus transversus (Scincidae) endemic, single specimen
Tribolonotus pseudoponceleti (Scincidae) endemic to Bougainville and
Buka
9 species of snakes including:
Parapistocalamus hedigeri (Elapidae) endemic monospecific genus
Solomonelaps par (Elapidae) monospecific genus, endemic to
Bougainville,
Buka and Solomon Islands
Birds:
Cichlornis llaneae (Bougainville Thicket Warbler) endemic
Halcyon bougainvillei (Moustached Kingfisher) group endemic
Melilestes bougainvillei (Bougainville Honeyeater) endemic, montane
and hill
forest, Rare.
Monarcha erythrosticta (Bougainville Monarch) group endemic
Myzomela lafargei (Small Bougainville Honeyeater) group endemic
Nesasio solomonensis (Fearful Owl) group endemic, Rare
Nesoclopeus woodfordi* (Woodford's or Solomon Islands Rail) group
endemic,
Rare
Puffinus heinrothi (Heinroth's Shearwater) endemic
Zoothera talaseae (New Britain Ground Thrush) New Britain, Umboi and
Bougainville, endemic subspecies
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 2 Group: 3
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 77880 (1979) Density: 8.4 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: copper mining, plantations,, subsistence agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Large copper mine at Panguna, polluting Jaba River
Accessibility: port, airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 15 High
CI-Marine: 4 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 17/11/88
Buka [849]
Group: North Solomon Islands Archipelago: Solomon Islands
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bougainville Region: Oceania 3
Lat: 5.30º S Long : 154.70º E
Area: 682.3 sq. km Altitude: 365 m
Shoreline: 143.4 km (scale 1:1923000) Coastal Index: 0.2102
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 1 km group: 170 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1500 km Isolation Index: 53
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 15
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Reptiles-amphibians:
Batrachylodes mediodiscus (ranid frog) endemic to Buka and
Bougainville
Batrachylodes wolfi (ranid frog) endemic to Buka and Bougainville
Solomonelaps par (Elapidae) monospecific genus, endemic to
Bougainville,
Buka and Solomon Islands
Birds:
Lonchura melaena (New Britain Finch) endemic to New Britain and Buka
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 3
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 32000 (1971) Density: 46.9 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 4
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 11 Moderate
CI-Marine: 1 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 17/11/88
Dyaul (Djaul) [1406]
Group: Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago Region: Oceania 2
Lat: 2.97º S Long : 150.83º E
Area: 100.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 10 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1250 km Isolation Index: 42
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
ECOSYSTEMS:
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds:
Monarcha ateralba (Dyaul or Bismarck Monarch) endemic, Rare
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 2
one endemic bird
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: government support, legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 7 Moderate
CI-Marine: 0 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 13/01/89
Fergusson (Moratau) [855]
Group: d'Entrecasteaux Islands Archipelago: Solomon Sea Islands
Country: Papua New Guinea - d'Entrecasteaux Is. Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 9.60º S Long : 150.60º E
Area: 1436.7 sq. km Altitude: 2072 m
Shoreline: 224.5 km (scale 1:1923000) Coastal Index: 0.1563
Depth to nearest land: <200 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 50 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 43
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Active volcano; lake.
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 20
Lake Lavu (1600 ha) with abundant wildlife.
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds
Paradisaea decora (Goldie's Bird of Paradise) endemic, Fergusson and
Normanby, Rare
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
Lake Lavu
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 13000 (1971) Density: 9.0 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: subsistence agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: tenure, govt. support, public support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 50.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
Lake Lavu Wildlife Management Area (5000 ha)
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 10 Moderate
CI-Marine: 1 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 31/10/88
Goodenough (Morata) [850]
Group: d'Entrecasteaux Islands Archipelago: Solomon Sea Islands
Country: Papua New Guinea - d'Entrecasteaux Is. Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 9.50º S Long : 150.15º E
Area: 686.7 sq. km Altitude: 2566 m
Shoreline: 115.9 km (scale 1:1923000) Coastal Index: 0.1688
Depth to nearest land: <200 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 30 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 820 km Isolation Index: 36
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions from Fergusson; fires in dry season
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 15
Remnant lowland rain forest (disturbed); montane rain forest; cloud
forest;
anthropogenic grasslands and savanna with forest remnants along streams
on
seasonally dry east side; coastal Casuarina; mangroves. Reserve
potential on
mountain and west side.
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
104 |
5 |
0 |
| Mammals |
30 |
1 |
1 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
many endemics
Birds:
104 indigenous species
Manucodia comrii (Bird of Paradise) endemic to D'Entrecasteaux and
Trobriands
5 endemic montane subspecies
Mammals:
about 30 species, including:
Dorcopsis atrata (Black Dorcopsis Wallaby) endemic, Castanopsus and
Nothophagus forests, 900-1800 m, Rare (RDB)
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 5 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 2 Group: 0
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 10000 (1971) Density: 14.6 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: subsistence agriculture, coconut plantations
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Subsistence agriculture inland up to 1100 m, coconut
plantations along coast; wartime airfield; occasional fires.
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 110.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
Oia Mada Wara Wildlife Management Area (11,000 ha)
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 3
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 17 High
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/10/90
Karkar [1403]
Group:
Country: Papua New Guinea Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 4.67º S Long : 146.00º E
Area: 400.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: >201 m
Nearest island: 12 km group: 12 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 750 km Isolation Index: 34
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, dense population
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: subsistence agriculture, subsistence fishing
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: government & public support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 4 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 137.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 1 Low
CI-Marine: 1 Low
Last updated: 01/11/88
Kiriwina (Trobriand) [847]
Group: Trobriand Islands Archipelago: Solomon Sea Islands
Country: Papua New Guinea - Trobriand Islands Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 8.50º S Long : 151.05º E
Area: 266.5 sq. km Altitude: 55 m
Shoreline: 125.7 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.4717
Depth to nearest land: <200 m
Nearest island: 75 km group: 100 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 950 km Isolation Index: 49
ISLAND TYPE: Raised coral Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
ECOSYSTEMS:
Limestone rain forest, mangroves
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 12700 (1971) Density: 47.7 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 4
Last updated: 31/10/88
Kiwai - including Mibu, Umuda, Wabuda [848]
Group:
Country: Papua New Guinea Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 8.58º S Long : 143.45º E
Area: 359.1 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Shoreline: 135.3 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.3768
Depth to nearest land: <100 m Island only isolated since last ice age
Nearest island: 5 km group: 5 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 250 km Isolation Index: 20
ISLAND TYPE: continental delta islands Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Last updated: 12/02/89
Lavongai (New Hanover) [854]
Group: Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago Region: Oceania 2
Lat: 2.30º S Long : 150.15º E
Area: 1227.1 sq. km Altitude: 957 m
Shoreline: 172.2 km (scale 1:1923000) Coastal Index: 0.1403
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 33 km group: 100 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1250 km Isolation Index: 51
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 10
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 7000 (1971) Density: 5.7 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 9 Moderate
CI-Marine: 1 Low
Last updated: 16/11/88
Lihir [1908]
Group: Lihir Group Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago Region: Oceania 2
Lat: 3.14º S Long : 152.62º E
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 50 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1400 km Isolation Index: 52
ISLAND TYPE: Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
ECOSYSTEMS:
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
high
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: potential gold mining
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 85% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 711 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: government support, legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 3
Last updated: 29/07/90
Long [1402]
Group:
Country: Papua New Guinea Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 5.33º S Long : 147.08º E
Area: 500.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 50 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 800 km Isolation Index: 42
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
turtle breeding area
crater lake resulting from volcanic explosion
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, some pressure for logging
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: government and public support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 6 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 419.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 1 Low
Last updated: 01/11/88
Luf - including Akib, Maron and Jalun [1422]
Group: Hermit Islands Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago Region: Oceania 2
Lat: 1.50º S Long : 145.10º E
Area: 7.9 sq. km Altitude: 260 m
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 60 km group: 165 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1050 km Isolation Index: 53
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic and low coral Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 5
Dense single-leyered rain forest on half of Luf, grassland; atoll forest
with
Casuarina and Pisonia on low coral islands; coral reef
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 0
Cervus rusa (ca. 100); sheep and goats on Maron
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 500 (1970) Density: 63.3 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: coconuts
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 1 Low
Last updated: 17/11/88
Malendok [1910]
Group: Tanga Islands, Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago: Pacific
Lat: 3.54º SLong: 153.24º E Region: Oceania 2
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE:
Manam [1404]
Group:
Country: Papua New Guinea Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 4.10º S Long : 145.06º E
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: 1807 m
Depth to nearest land: >201 m
Nearest island: 12 km group: 12 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 800 km Isolation Index: 35
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: frequent volcanic eruptions, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: government support, legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 2 Low
Last updated: 17/07/98
Manus [856]
Group: Admiralty Islands Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago Region: Oceania 2
Lat: 2.05º S Long : 146.90º E
Area: 1940.2 sq. km Altitude: 718 m
Shoreline: 361.3 km (scale 1:1923000) Coastal Index: 0.1862
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 280 km group: 300 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1050 km Isolation Index: 66
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS:
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Land snails |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Insects:
Papilio weymeri (butterfly) Rare (RDB)
Ornithoptera priamus admiralitatus (birdwing butterfly) group endemic,
ranched for trade, not threatened
Other invertebrates:
several land snails traded internationally, including:
Papustyla pulcherrima (Manus Green Tree Snail) endemic, rain forest,
Rare
(RDB).
Megalacron klaarwateri
Megalacron admiralitatis
Megalacron novaeguinensis
Megalacron melanesia, localized distribution
Birds:
Pitta superba (Superb Pitta) endemic or group endemic, Rare
Philemon albitorques (White-naped Friarbird) endemic or group endemic,
lowland and hill forest, Rare.
Ninox meeki (Admiralty Islands Hawk Owl) group endemic, Rare
Monarcha infelix (Admiralty Islands Monarch) group endemic
Mammals:
Dugong dugon (Dugong) Vulnerable (RDB), common locally
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
south coast of interest for dugong conservation
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 10000 Density: 5.2 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 58.5 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
Ndrolowa Wildlife Management Area (5,850 ha)
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/10/90
Misima [845]
Group: Archipelago: Louisiade Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Louisiade Archipelago Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 10.65º S Long : 152.75º E
Area: 202.5 sq. km Altitude: 1036 m
Shoreline: 93.4 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.4612
Depth to nearest land: >201 m
Nearest island: 85 km group: 150 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1050 km Isolation Index: 54
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: gold mining
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: legislation
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
Last updated: 31/10/88
Mussau - including Eloaua, Emananus, Emirau [1904]
Group: St Matthias Group Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago Region: Oceania 2
Lat: 1.50º S Long : 149.66º E
Area: 400.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 95 km group: 550 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1300 km Isolation Index: 69
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: wet tropical
ECOSYSTEMS:
Coral reefs
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds:
Monarcha menckei (St. Matthias Monarch) group endemic, Rare
Rhipidura matthiae (St. Matthias Rufous Fantail) group endemic, Rare
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 1
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: subsistence agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 85% Human Threat Indicator: 3
Gross Domestic Product: $ 711 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: government support, legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 3
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 6 Moderate
CI-Marine: 0 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 29/07/90
Muyua (Woodlark) [852]
Group: Marshall Bennett Islands Archipelago: Solomon Sea Islands
Country: Papua New Guinea - Trobriand Islands Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 9.10º S Long : 152.80º E
Area: 873.9 sq. km Altitude: 225 m
Shoreline: 216.3 km (scale 1:1923000) Coastal Index: 0.2475
Depth to nearest land: >201 m
Nearest island: 150 km group: 180 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1100 km Isolation Index: 59
ISLAND TYPE: raised coral? Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: tropical
ECOSYSTEMS:
Primary lowland rain forest on half of island (1978),
remainder secondary forest, some grasslands.
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Insects:
Ornithoptera priamus boisduvali (birdwing butterfly) endemic, Rare
(RDB),
ranched for trade
Mammals:
Phalanger lullulae (Woodlark Island Cuscus) endemic, lowland forest,
Rare
(RDB)
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, population low but increasing
Population: 2000 (1971) Density: 2.3 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 31/10/88
New Britain [858]
Group: Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago Region: Oceania 2
Lat: 5.70º S Long : 150.90º E
Area: 35144.6 sq. km Altitude: 2500 m
Island too large for adequate coverage in this directory
Shoreline: 1687.8 km (scale 1:1923000) Coastal Index: 0.0480
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 90 km group: 90 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 48
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions & ashfalls common; earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 15 Marine: 10
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
11 |
12 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 2 Group: 2
good
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
Active volcanoes; Lake Dakataua (crater lake); Lake Hargy
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, urban development at Rabaul
Population: 222759 (1980) Density: 6.3 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: subsistence agriculture, plantations
Accessibility: port, airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 2 Area: Terrestrial: 170.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 13 Moderate
CI-Marine: 9 Moderate
Last updated: 30/01/89
New Ireland [857]
Group: Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago Region: Oceania 2
Lat: 3.70º S Long : 152.50º E
Area: 7404.5 sq. km Altitude: 2150 m
Shoreline: 886.0 km (scale 1:1923000) Coastal Index: 0.1197
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 35 km group: 35 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1350 km Isolation Index: 49
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 10 Marine: 10
Lowland rain forest types, montane rain forest with Nothofagus above 500
m at
eastern end, mangroves
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
5 |
5 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Insects:
Papilio moerneri (butterfly) Vulnerable (RDB)
Birds:
Reinwardtoena browni (Giant Pied Cuckoo Dove) group endemic, New
Britain and
New Ireland
Lorius albidinuchus (White-naped Lory) endemic, hill and montane
forest,
Rare.
Ninox variegata (Bismarck Hawk Owl) group endemic, New Ireland and
Lavongai
Myzomela pulchella (New Ireland Honeyeater) endemic, hill and montane
forest, Rare.
Philemon eichhorni (New Ireland Friarbird) endemic, lowland and hill
forest,
Rare.
Lonchura forbesi (New Ireland Finch) endemic, grasslands and
clearings,
Rare.
Dicrurus megarhynchus (New Ireland Drongo) endemic, lowland forest,
Rare.
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 50522 (1973) Density: 6.8 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: subsistence agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: government support, legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 11 Moderate
CI-Marine: 8 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 16/11/88
Ninigo - including Heina,Pepelun,Sama,Awin,Liot [1423]
Group: Ninigo Islands Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago Region: Oceania 2
Lat: 1.30º S Long : 144.20º E
Area: 3.0 sq. km Altitude: 3 m
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
Nearest island: 75 km group: 250 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1050 km Isolation Index: 57
ISLAND TYPE: atolls Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: tropical
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 5
Atoll forest mostly cleared for coconuts, dense ferns; small
brackish ponds in forest; mangroves; atoll reefs and lagoons
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
17 |
3 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds:
17 species of birds including:
Aplonis feadensis heureka, endemic subspecies
Myzomela pammalaena (nigrita) ernstmayri (Bismark Dusky Myzomela)
endemic
subspecies, threatened by recent colonization by Nectarinia
jugularis.
Trichoglossus haematodus nesophilus, endemic subspecies
Halcyon saurophaga anchoreta, subspecies endemic to Hermits, Ninigo
and
Anchorites.
Monarcha cinerascens perpallidus, subspecies endemic to Hermits,
Ninigo and
Anchorites.
Ducula pacifica, 150 on Menam alone
Mammals:
1 fruit bat
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 0
Nectarinia jugularis
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, (Micronesians)
Population: 500 (1970) Density: 166.7 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 9
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 8 Moderate
CI-Marine: 0 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 17/11/88
Nissan [1912]
- including Pinipel
Group: Green Islands (Nissan Islands), Archipelago: Solomon Islands
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bougainville: Pacific
Lat: 4.54º SLong: 154.18º E Region: Oceania 3
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: atoll
Normanby (Duau) [1405]
Group: d'Entrecasteaux Islands Archipelago: Solomon Sea Islands
Country: Papua New Guinea - d'Entrecasteaux Is. Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 10.00º S Long : 151.00º E
Area: 1040.0 sq. km Altitude: 1100 m
Depth to nearest land: <200 m
Nearest island: 2 km group: 15 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 900 km Isolation Index: 35
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
ECOSYSTEMS:
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 1
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, some hunting and burning
Population: 10000 (1971) Density: 9.6 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: plantations
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: government & public support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 7.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 1 Low
CI-Marine: 0 Low
Last updated: 01/11/88
Nukumanu [1915]
- including Naku Dabu
Group: Nukumanu Islands, Archipelago: Solomon Islands
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bougainville: Pacific
Lat: 4.54º SLong: 159.42º E Region: Oceania 3
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: atoll
Pana Tinai [1228]
Group: Calvados Chain, Archipelago: Louisiade Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Louisiade Archipelago: Pacific
Lat: 11.25º SLong: 153.15º E Region: Oceania 1
Area: 77.8 sq. km Altitude: 338 m Shoreline: 51.8 km (scale 1:1000000)
ISLAND TYPE:
Purutu [844]
Group:
Country: Papua New Guinea Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 8.42º S Long : 143.50º E
Area: 185.5 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Shoreline: 70.1 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.3779
Depth to nearest land: <100 m Island only isolated since last ice age
Nearest island: 5 km group: 5 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 250 km Isolation Index: 20
ISLAND TYPE: continental river delta Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Last updated: 12/02/89
Rossel (Yela) [846]
Group: Archipelago: Louisiade Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Louisiade Archipelago: Pacific
Lat: 11.40º SLong: 154.20º E Region: Oceania 1
Area: 262.5 sq. km Altitude: 838 m Shoreline: 121.9 km (scale 1:1000000)
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic
Sideia [841]
Group: Archipelago: Louisiade Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Louisiade Archipelago: Pacific
Lat: 10.55º SLong: 150.85º E Region: Oceania 1
Area: 107.3 sq. km Altitude: 508 m Shoreline: 87.8 km (scale 1:1000000)
ISLAND TYPE:
Simberi [1905]
Group: Tabar Islands, Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago: Pacific
Lat: 2.68º SLong: 151.96º E Region: Oceania 2
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE:
Sudest (Tagula) [851]
Group: Archipelago: Louisiade Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Louisiade Archipelago Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 11.70º S Long : 153.60º E
Area: 865.7 sq. km Altitude: 806 m
Shoreline: 200.8 km (scale 1:1923000) Coastal Index: 0.2320
Depth to nearest land: >201 m
Nearest island: 35 km group: 300 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 1070 km Isolation Index: 56
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, earthquakes
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 20
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Insects:
Ornithoptera (priamus) caelestis (birdwing butterfly) endemic to
Louisiade
Archipelago, ranched for trade, not threatened
Other invertebrates
group endemic land snails
Birds:
Myzomela albigula (White-chinned Honeyeater) endemic to Louisiade
Archip.
Meliphaga vicina (Louisiades Honeyeater) endemic, lowland forest,
Rare.
Cracticus louisiadensis (White-rumped Butcher Bird) endemic, lowland
forest,
Rare.
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 0
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 2000 (1971) Density: 2.3 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.2%/yr Increasing
Major Human Activities: subsistence agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 58% Human Threat Indicator: 2
Gross Domestic Product: $ 819 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 0
Conservation support: legislation
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 11 Moderate
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 31/10/88
Tabar [1907]
Group: Tabar Islands, Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago: Pacific
Lat: 2.90º SLong: 152.06º E Region: Oceania 2
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE:
Takuu (Tauu) [1914]
Group: Mortlock Islands, Archipelago: Solomon Islands
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bougainville: Pacific
Lat: 4.82º SLong: 157.04º E Region: Oceania 3
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: atoll
Tatau [1906]
Group: Tabar Islands, Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago: Pacific
Lat: 2.82º SLong: 151.96º E Region: Oceania 2
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE:
Tulun (Kilinailau) [1913]
- including Jangaini, Yecola, Yava, Puili
Group: Carteret Group, Archipelago: Solomon Islands
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bougainville: Pacific
Lat: 4.78º SLong: 155.40º E Region: Oceania 3
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: atoll
Umboi (Rooke) [853]
Group: Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
Country: Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago: Pacific
Lat: 5.70º SLong: 148.00º E Region: Oceania 2
Area: 930.2 sq. km Altitude: 1655 m Shoreline: 135.6 km (scale 1:1923000)
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic
Wabuda [843]
Group:
Country: Papua New Guinea Region: Oceania 1
Lat: 8.39º S Long : 143.67º E
Area: 108.6 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Shoreline: 50.9 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.4687
Depth to nearest land: <100 m Island only isolated since last ice age
Nearest island: 5 km group: 5 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 250 km Isolation Index: 20
ISLAND TYPE: continental river delta Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: monsoon tropical
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Last updated: 12/02/89
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