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ISLAND DIRECTORY
Islands of Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)
Baltra [1837]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.45º S Long : 90.25º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 3 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 60
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Accessibility: airport
Gross Domestic Product: $ 1299 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 1
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 21/10/90
Culpepper (Darwin) [1832]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 1.65º N Long : 92.00º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 30 km group: 900 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 900 km Isolation Index: 65
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 21/10/90
Espanola (Hood) [1841]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 1.45º S Long : 89.67º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 65
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Gross Domestic Product: $ 1299 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 1
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 21/10/90
Fernandina (Narborough) [369]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.35º S Long : 91.55º W
Area: 628.5 sq. km Altitude: 1494 m
Shoreline: 99.0 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.1575
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 61
ISLAND TYPE: active volcanic cone Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions, drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 3
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Gross Domestic Product: $ 1299 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 1
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 7 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 628.5 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 21/10/90
Genovesa (Tower) [1836]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.35º N Long : 89.97º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 65
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 21/10/90
Isabela (Albemarle, Isabella) [371]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.60º S Long : 91.15º W
Area: 4711.3 sq. km Altitude: 1707 m
Shoreline: 500.2 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.1062
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 30 km group: 965 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 965 km Isolation Index: 68
ISLAND TYPE: active volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions, drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 3
ECOSYSTEMS:
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 0
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
two endangered tortoises
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 2
dogs, pigs, ants
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, Principal town of Villamil
Population: 1000 (1998) Density: 0.2 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 2.8%/yr Increasing
Gross Domestic Product: $ 1299 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 1
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 7 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 4711.3 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 3
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 01/12/98
Marchena (Bindloe) [1835]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.33º N Long : 90.50º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 55 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 66
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 21/10/90
Pinta (Abingdon) [1834]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.55º N Long : 90.75º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 25 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 63
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 21/10/90
Pinzon (Duncan) [1839]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.70º S Long : 90.70º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 61
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Gross Domestic Product: $ 1299 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 1
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 21/10/90
Rabida (Jervis) [1838]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.42º S Long : 90.72º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 3 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 60
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Gross Domestic Product: $ 1299 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 1
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 21/10/90
San Cristobal (Chatham) [367]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.80º S Long : 89.45º W
Area: 546.6 sq. km Altitude: 896 m
Shoreline: 127.0 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.2323
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 65 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 66
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Gross Domestic Product: $ 1299 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 1
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 7 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 546.6 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 21/10/90
San Salvador (James) [368]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.25º S Long : 90.75º W
Area: 576.7 sq. km Altitude: 906 m
Shoreline: 108.0 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.1873
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 63
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Gross Domestic Product: $ 1299 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 1
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 7 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 576.7 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 21/10/90
Santa Cruz (Indefagitable) [370]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.60º S Long : 90.35º W
Area: 979.3 sq. km Altitude: 864 m
Shoreline: 141.7 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.1447
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 30 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 64
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Gross Domestic Product: $ 1299 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 1
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 7 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 979.3 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 21/10/90
Santa Fe (Barrington) [1840]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 0.95º S Long : 90.12º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 12 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 62
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Gross Domestic Product: $ 1299 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 1
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 21/10/90
Santa Maria (Floreana, Charles) [366]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 1.25º S Long : 90.45º W
Area: 167.8 sq. km Altitude: 640 m
Shoreline: 55.6 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.3313
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 850 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 850 km Isolation Index: 65
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Gross Domestic Product: $ 1299 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 1
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 7 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 167.8 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 21/10/90
Wenman (Wolf) [1833]
Group: Archipelago: Galapagos Islands (Archipel de Colon)
Country: Ecuador - Galapagos Islands
Lat: 1.38º N Long : 91.82º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 2000 m
Nearest island: 30 km group: 900 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 900 km Isolation Index: 65
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, fire
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS:
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
cetacean sanctuary
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Conservation support: government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 0.0 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 21/10/90
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