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ISLAND DIRECTORY
Islands of French Polynesia (France)
Agakauitai (Aga-Kauitai) [1823]
Group: Archipelago: Gambier Islands (Iles Gambier)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Gambier Is. Region: Oceania 20
Lat: 23.17º S Long : 135.02º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: 146 m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 1 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 97
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: subtropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 1
Coral reefs
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 2 (1960) Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 2 Low
Last updated: 27/02/89
Ahe (Ahii, Peacock) [1742]
Group: King George Islands, North-West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 14.50º S Long : 146.33º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 18 km group: 450 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6200 km Isolation Index: 104
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 3
Atoll forest; windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
6 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, occupied at certain seasons
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Ahunui (Ahounoui, Byam Martin, Cockburn) [1789]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 19.58º S Long : 140.47º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 60 km group: 830 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5600 km Isolation Index: 111
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Akamaru (Wainwright) [1822]
Group: Archipelago: Gambier Islands (Iles Gambier)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Gambier Is. Region: Oceania 20
Lat: 23.13º S Long : 134.92º W
Area: 1.8 sq. km Altitude: 243 m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 98
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: subtropical
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 1
Coral reefs
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
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: 2 (1960) Density: 1.1 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 1 Low
Last updated: 27/02/89
Akiaki (Aki Aki, Thrum Cap) [1790]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 19.28º S Long : 138.70º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 45 km group: 940 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5500 km Isolation Index: 112
ISLAND TYPE: low coral Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 1
Coconuts, fringing reef
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 27/02/89
Amanu (Freycinet, Moller) [1784]
Group: Centre East Group, Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is.: Pacific
Lat: 17.72º SLong: 140.65º W Region: Oceania 18
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: atoll
Anaa (Chaine, Todos Los Santos) [1758]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 17.50º S Long : 145.50º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 65 km group: 270 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6200 km Isolation Index: 103
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 11 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Atoll with 11 islets, closed lagoon
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon dominated by Cardium
fragum
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Reptiles:
5 species
Birds:
Acrocephalus caffer [atypha] palmarum (Tuamotu Warbler) endemic
subspecies,
frequent
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 2
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: intensely cultivated, military base
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 25/02/89
Anuanuraro (Anuanu Raro, Anou-Anouraro) [1799]
Group: Iles de Duc de Gloucester, Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is.: Pacific
Lat: 20.42º SLong: 143.50º W Region: Oceania 18
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: atoll
Anuanurunga (Anuanu Runga, Anou-Anourounga) [1800]
Group: Iles de Duc de Gloucester Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 20.65º S Long : 143.23º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 25 km group: 580 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 4 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts; windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconuts
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Apaataki (Apataki, Hagenmeister) [1748]
Group: Pallisier Islands (Iles Pallisier) Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 15.50º S Long : 146.33º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 380 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 101
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
seabird rookery, turtle nesting area
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, administrative centre
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Aratika (Carlshov de Kotzebue, Carshov) [1752]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 15.55º S Long : 146.65º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 35 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6200 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 3
Atoll forest on north side; windward and leeward atoll reefs, open
lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Arutua (Rurick, Aroutoua) [1747]
Group: Pallisier Islands (Iles Pallisier) Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 15.17º S Long : 146.67º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 380 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 101
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 3
Atoll forest on north side; windward and leeward atoll reefs, open
lagoon
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
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: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconuts, pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Aukena [1821]
Group: Archipelago: Gambier Islands (Iles Gambier)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Gambier Is. Region: Oceania 20
Lat: 23.13º S Long : 134.90º W
Area: 1.3 sq. km Altitude: 198 m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 98
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: subtropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 1
Coral reefs
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 27/02/89
Bora Bora (Porapora, Pora-Pora, Vavau) [1168]
Group: Leeward Islands (Iles Sous-le-vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 16.45º S Long : 151.87º W
Area: 21.9 sq. km Altitude: 727 m
Shoreline: 30.9 km (scale 1:500000) Coastal Index: 1.4110
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3
Former lowland and montane rain forest; mangroves (probably a recent
introduction); deep lagoon and wide barrier reef Forest Mangroves
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: -9%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 3
mangroves
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 2000 (1960) Density: 91.3 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: tourism, agriculture
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 11
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 1 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Eiao (Eiau,Fremantle,Knox,Masse,Robert,Hiaou) [1162]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is Region: Oceania 19
Lat: 8. 3º S Long : 140.68º W
Area: 43.8 sq. km Altitude: 576 m
Shoreline: 38.0 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.8676
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 100 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 7300 km Isolation Index: 120
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 1
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
High volcanic island of porous rock with many caves
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 1
Formerly probably dry forest, little remaining vegetation; rocky shore
Percent of land: Forested: 1% Developed: 0% Degraded: 99%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
5 |
5 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
9 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
5 endemic species:
Achyranthes marchionica (Amaranthaceae) endemic, K
Heliotropium marchionicum (Boraginaceae) endemic, K
Bidens beckiana (Compositae) endemic, Indeterminate
Cyperus marquisensis (Cyperaceae) endemic, K
Ficus marquesensis (Moraceae) endemic, K
Birds:
Acrocephalus caffer (mendanae) aquilonis (Long-billed or Polynesian
Reed
Warbler) endemic subspecies, Endangered (RDB) or possibly extinct,
small
number in bush remnants of central plateau (early 1970s).
Pomarea iphis fluxa (Eiao or Allied Flycatcher) endemic subspecies,
Indeterminate (RDB) or endangered.
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 2 Group: 4
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
archaeological site
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 5
feral pigs and sheep
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, formerly inhabited?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Vegetation devastated by feral pigs and sheep, extensive erosion;
intense
military activity in mid-1970's for studies of potential as a nuclear
test
site
Conservation support: tenure, government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 8 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 51.8 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
Reserve integrale (Strict Nature Reserve) (5180 ha)
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 15
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 12 Moderate
CI-Marine: 3 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 27/02/89
Faaite (Faite,Miloradovitch) [1757]
Group: Centre West Group, Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is.: Pacific
Lat: 16.75º SLong: 145.17º W Region: Oceania 18
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: atoll
Fakahina (Fakaina,Fangahina,Fangahiva,Predpiatie) [1773]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 16.º S Long : 140.08º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 70 km group: 870 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5700 km Isolation Index: 113
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts with ferns and grasses; windward and leeward atoll reefs,
lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
archaeological site
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 6 Moderate
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Fakarava (Fakarawa,Havaiki,Wittgenstein) [1756]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 16.17º S Long : 145.58º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 300 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6200 km Isolation Index: 100
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, former administrative centre
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations, no pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Fangatau (Arakcheev) [1772]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 15.75º S Long : 140.83º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 70 km group: 800 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 113
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts with ferns and grasses; windward and leeward atoll reefs,
lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
archaeological site
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 6 Moderate
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Fangataufa [1806]
Group: South Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 22.02º S Long : 139.00º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 40 km group: 900 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5600 km Isolation Index: 111
ISLAND TYPE: low coral Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, nuclear tests
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 1
Fringing reefs
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
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: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: military/nuclear testing
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 27/02/89
Fatu Huku (Fatuhuku,Fatuuku,Fatou Houkou) [1818]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is Region: Oceania 19
Lat: 9.43º S Long : 138.93º W
Area: 1.3 sq. km Altitude: 360 m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 25 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 7300 km Isolation Index: 115
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Dry flat rocky islet
CLIMATE: dry tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 1
Pisonia forest; rocky shores Forest
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds:
Gallicolumba rubescens (Marquesas Ground Dove) group endemic, Hatutaa
and
Fatu Huku, Indeterminate (RDB), local status unknown.
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 4
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Conservation support: tenure
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 10 Moderate
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 27/02/89
Fatuhiva (Fatu Hiva,Fatouhiva,Magdalena) [1828]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is Region: Oceania 19
Lat: 10.40º S Long : 138.67º W
Area: 78.0 sq. km Altitude: 1118 m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 70 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 7300 km Isolation Index: 118
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
High volcanic eroded cone, wet on west side
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 1
Disturbed vegetation at lower elevations; montane rain forest and cloud
forest
above 600 m with Metrosideros, Weinmannia and tree ferns; very few
corals,
rocky shore Forest Coral reefs
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
6 |
3 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
6 endemic species, including:
Cyperus moutona (Cyperaceae) endemic, K
Korthalsella feuana (Loranthaceae) endemic, K
Pelea fatuhivensis (Rutaceae) endemic, Extinct
Birds:
Pomarea whitneyi (Large Flycatcher) endemic, common
Acrocephalus caffer fatuhivae (Polynesian Warbler) endemic subspecies,
common.
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 2 Group: 4
6 plants, 2 birds
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral goats, pigs, cats, cattle, horses
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 300 (1960) Density: 3.8 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Deforestation, feral goats have destroyed vegetation
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 8
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 11 Moderate
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 28/02/89
Hao (Hau,Haou,Arc,Bow,Harpe,Hao-rangi) [1785]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 18.25º S Long : 140.92º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 740 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5700 km Isolation Index: 107
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (damaged in 1903)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
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: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: military facilities, coconut plantations,, pearl fishing
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Haraiki (Heraiki,Crocker,Croker) [1778]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 17.47º S Long : 143.50º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 480 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 106
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Hatutaa (Hatutu,Hatoutou,Chanal,Hancock,Langdon) [1815]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is Region: Oceania 19
Lat: 7.93º S Long : 140.63º W
Area: 18.1 sq. km Altitude: 428 m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 7300 km Isolation Index: 112
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
High volcanic island with no surface water
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 1
Grasslands and dwarf scrub heath of great botanical interest Coral reefs
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
30 |
0 |
2 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
1 |
2 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
flora of 30 species with 6 endemic to Marquesas
Sesbania marchionica (Leguminosae) group endemic, Rare
Nicotiana fatuhivensis (Solanaceae) group endemic, Vulnerable
Birds:
Acrocephalus caffer (mendanae) postremus (Long-billed or Hatutaa
Polynesian
Warbler) endemic subspecies, Rare (RDB), 30-50 pairs (1975).
Gallicolumba rubescens (Marquesas Ground Dove) endemic to Hatutaa and
Fatu
Huku, Indeterminate (RDB), 200-250 (1975).
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 4
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 0
no feral animals
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, formerly inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Probably least altered of the Marquesas Islands
Conservation support: tenure, government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 7 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 18.1 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
Reserve integrale (Strict Nature Reserve)
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 11 Moderate
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 27/02/89
Hereheretue (Hereheretoue) [1798]
Group: Iles de Duc de Gloucester, Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is.: Pacific
Lat: 19.87º SLong: 144.97º W Region: Oceania 18
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: atoll
Hikueru (Hikouerou,Melville) [1777]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 17.53º S Long : 142.53º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 22 km group: 570 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5900 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (some damage in 1903)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Atoll forest and scrub to north; Windward and leeward atoll reefs,
closed
lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 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: 1000 (1960) Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations, pearl shell fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Hiti (Ohiti,Clute,Eliza) [1763]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 16.75º S Long : 144.13º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 440 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6100 km Isolation Index: 103
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Hiva Oa (Hivaoa,Hiva Hoa,Hiavaoa,Dominica) [483]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is Region: Oceania 19
Lat: 9.78º S Long : 138.78º W
Area: 318.0 sq. km Altitude: 1190 m
Shoreline: 129.0 km (scale 1:500000) Coastal Index: 0.4057
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 100 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 7300 km Isolation Index: 120
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Rugged high volcanic island
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 6 Marine: 1
Formerly lowland dry forest; intermediate rain forest on plateaux with
Hibiscus, Piper and Cordyline; montane rain forest and cloud forest
above 1000
m with Metrosideros, Weinmannia and tree ferns; grasslands and
fernlands;
undisturbed valleys around Puamau and Ootua important for birds;
fringing reef Forest Coral reefs
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
14 |
14 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
8 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
14 endemic taxa:
Bidens collina (Compositae) endemic, Indeterminate
Bidens henryi (Compositae) endemic, Indeterminate
Bidens hivoana (Compositae) endemic, Indeterminate
Oparanthus albus (Compositae) endemic, Vulnerable
Carex feanii (Cyperaceae) endemic, Endangered
Cyperus feanii (Cyperaceae) endemic, Rare
Scaevola marquesensis (Goodeniaceae) endemic, K
Korthalsella mumfordii (Loranthaceae) endemic, Rare
Pandanus mei (Pandanaceae) endemic, K
Ixora spathoidea (Rubiaceae) endemic, Indeterminate
Ixora sp. or subsp. nov. (Rubiaceae) endemic, Indeterminate
Psychotria hivaoana (Rubiaceae) endemic, Vulnerable
Psychotria mumfordiana (Rubiaceae) endemic, Vulnerable
Hydrocotyle feaniana (Umbelliferae) endemic, Indeterminate
Birds:
Ptilinopus mercierii tristrami (Red-moustached or Marquesas Fruit
Dove)
endemic subspecies, probably only surviving population of the
species,
status uncertain but reported present in 1980.
Pomarea mendozae mendozae, endemic subspecies on Hiva Oa and formerly
Tahuata, Endangered (RDB), few pairs surviving (1977).
Halcyon godeffroyi (Marquesas Kingfisher) endemic on Hiva Oa and
Tahuata,
uncommon in 1920's.
Acrocephalus caffer mendanae (Polynesian Warbler) endemic subspecies
on Hiva
Oa and Tahuata, common.
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 2 Group: 4
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral animals
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Vegetation damaged by domestic and feral animals up to 1000 m
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 8
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 14 High
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 28/02/89
Huahine (Houahine,Huahine-iti,-nui,Ouaine) [1169]
Group: Leeward Islands (Iles Sous-le-vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 16.72º S Long : 151.10º W
Area: 82.1 sq. km Altitude: 669 m
Shoreline: 61.5 km (scale 1:500000) Coastal Index: 0.7491
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 30 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 103
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Twin high volcanic islands, barrier reef raised at north forming terrace
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 3
Forest; lakes; fringing reef (largely dead), narrow barrier reef and
lagoon Forest
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds:
Acrocephalus caffer ganetti, endemic subspecies, extinct
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 3
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
two lakes with interesting faunas, archaeological sites
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 3
feral pigs
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 2500 (1960) Density: 30.5 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: tourism, coconut plantations,, agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 9
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 7 Moderate
CI-Marine: 3 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/02/89
Katiu (Katiou,Katui,Osten Saken) [1764]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 16.52º S Long : 144.20º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 18 km group: 420 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6100 km Isolation Index: 103
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Atoll forest and scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Kauehi (Kawehi,Vincennes) [1753]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 15.98º S Long : 145.15º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 25 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6200 km Isolation Index: 104
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
seabird rookery, turtle nesting area
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 7 Moderate
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Kaukura (Kaukoura,Pallisier) [1749]
Group: Pallisier Islands (Iles Pallisier) Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 15.72º S Long : 146.83º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 340 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 100
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (badly damaged in 1903)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery,
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Mahetia (Mehetia, Meetia, Boudoir, Osnaburgh) [1736]
Group: Windward Islands (Iles du Vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 17.88º S Long : 148. 8º W
Area: 2.0 sq. km Altitude: 433 m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 100 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 107
ISLAND TYPE: active volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 1
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, volcanic eruptions
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 2
Some fringing reefs and coral communities on submarine slopes
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 3
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
active volcano, archaeological sites
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral goats and pigs
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 4
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 8 Moderate
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Maiao (Tubuai-Manu,Tupuaemanu,Maiaoiti) [1735]
Group: Windward Islands (Iles du Vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 17.67º S Long : 150.63º W
Area: 9.5 sq. km Altitude: 154 m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 75 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 5900 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic and low coral Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Fernland on upper slopes; freshwater marshes; barrier reef and lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 3
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, small population
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations, crab fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 7
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 2 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Makatea (Maatea,Papa-tea,Roggewin) [1741]
Group: North-West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 16.17º S Long : 148.23º W
Area: 28.0 sq. km Altitude: 111 m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 90 km group: 220 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: raised coral Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Raised coral platform with terraced cliffs and central depression,
karstic
surface; former phosphate deposits
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 1
Remnant limestone forest with Barringtonia asiatica, beach scrub;
fringing
reef 100 m wide with diverse corals only on outer slope Forest
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
100 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
over 200 taxa including introductions
Birds:
Ducula (pacifica) aurorae (Society Islands Pigeon) endemic to Tahiti
and
Makatea, Vulnerable (RDB), several hundred individuals (1974)
Ptilinopus chalchurus (Fruit Dove) common
Acrocephalus caffer eremus (Makatea Polynesian Warbler) endemic
subspecies,
common
SPECIES RICHNESS:
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
poor
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: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, reduced from mining days
Population: 30 (1985) Density: 1.1 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: former phosphate mining
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Phosphate mined to exhaustion, 1917-1966, little or no
lowland rain forest remaining
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 6
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 9 Moderate
CI-Marine: 8 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/02/89
Makemo (Makima,Koutouzov,Philipps) [1765]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 16.43º S Long : 143.93º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 30 km group: 470 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Atoll forest and scrub to north; windward and leeward atoll reefs, open
lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
6 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Mangareva (Gambier, Peard) [1820]
Group: Archipelago: Gambier Islands (Iles Gambier)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Gambier Is. Region: Oceania 20
Lat: 23.13º S Long : 134.92º W
Area: 13.0 sq. km Altitude: 441 m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 200 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5000 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 1
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
High volcanic island, cliffs to south
CLIMATE: subtropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: fire, rare cyclones (1906)
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 1
Forest remnant on southern cliff, Miscanthus reed grassland over most
areas;
relatively poor barrier reef, lagoon with rich coral fauna on pinnacles,
many
alcyonarians Forest
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 80% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
25 |
25 |
25 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
small flora
Achyranthes mangarevica (Amaranthaceae) endemic, Extinct or possibly
Endangered (RDB)
Gouania mangarevica (Rhamnaceae) endemic, Extinct or possibly
Endangered
Other invertebrates:
4 genera and 25 species of endodontid land snails, only dead remains
found
in 1934 in remaining forest patch after catastrophic extinction.
Birds:
Halcyon gambieri gambieri (Kingfisher) endemic subspecies, status
uncertain.
Marine life:
246 species of fish
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 2
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 2 Group: 2
2 plants, 25 snails, 1 bird
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 3
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 700 (1960) Density: 53.8 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Agricultural development and frequent burning on ridges, 98% of surface
affected
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 10
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 11 Moderate
CI-Marine: 8 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 27/02/89
Manihi [1743]
Group: King George Islands, North-West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 14.50º S Long : 145.92º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 18 km group: 490 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6200 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs; shallow open lagoon with greatest
coral
diversity near pass
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
8 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
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: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: pearl fishing & culture, coconuts, hotel
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Manuae (Scilly, Fenuaura,Fanua Ura) [1731]
Group: Leeward Islands (Iles Sous-le-vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 16.52º S Long : 154.72º W
Area: 3.5 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 70 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 5400 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, patch reefs, lagoon with abundant
pearl
oysters and Tridacna maxima (CRD)
Percent of land: Forested: 0% Developed: 99% Degraded: 0%
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
6 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
seabird rookery green turtle nesting area
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, few inhabitants
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
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: 17
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Manuhangi (Hanuhangi,Manouhangi,Prince Henry) [1787]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 19.15º S Long : 141.28º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 60 km group: 730 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5700 km Isolation Index: 110
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Maria (Hull) [1728]
Group: Archipelago: Austral Islands (Tubuai)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Austral Is. Region: Oceania 16
Lat: 21.80º S Long : 154.68º W
Area: 1.3 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 200 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 5200 km Isolation Index: 106
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 4 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 1
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 3
Dense atoll forest, Pandanus and coconuts; windward and leeward atoll
reefs
and lagoon Forest
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
none
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, former penal colony
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconuts
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 7
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Maria (Moerenhout) [1812]
Group: Actaeon Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 21.88º S Long : 136.33º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 1150 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5300 km Isolation Index: 114
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Pandanus and coconuts; windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Marokau [1782]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 18.º S Long : 142.25º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 2 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: Soutn America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (damaged in 1903)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Marotiri (Bass Islands) [1827]
Group: Rapa Archipelago: Austral Islands (Tubuai)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Austral Is. Region: Oceania 20
Lat: 27.92º S Long : 143.43º W
Area: 0.3 sq. km Altitude: 105 m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 80 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5300 km Isolation Index: 106
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: wet temperate
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 1
No vegetation; rocky shore
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Conservation support: tenure
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 27/02/89
Marutea (North) (Marutea Nord, Mauitea, Furneaux) [1775]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 16.90º S Long : 143.33º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 25 km group: 520 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Marutea Sud (South Marutea, Maroutea Sud) [1811]
Group: Actaeon Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 21.09º S Long : 135.06º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 65 km group: 1200 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5300 km Isolation Index: 116
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Atoll scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations, pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Mataiva (Matahiva,Lazareff,Lazarev) [1738]
Group: North-West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 14.88º S Long : 148.72º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 290 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 7000 km Isolation Index: 108
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical 24-30�C, 2500 mm
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones rare, but 3 in 1983
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Wide windward and leeward atoll reefs and reticulate lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
reticulated lagoon
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 215 (1983) Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 0.0%/yr Stable
Major Human Activities: fishing, proposed mining
Habitat: 1 village Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: good Data Rel. Indicator: 3
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 7
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 03/04/90
Matureivavao (Maturei Vavao, Estancelin) [1810]
Group: Actaeon Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 21.45º S Long : 136.47º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 1100 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5300 km Isolation Index: 109
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Atoll with closed lagoon
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (1983)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds:
Gallicolumba erythroptera (Society Islands Ground Dove) group endemic,
uncommon (1966), Indeterminate (RDB)
Prosobonia cancellata (Tuamotu Sandpiper) group endemic, common
(1969),
breeding?, Vulnerable (RDB)
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
of interest for bird populations
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 0
no introduced rats
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Recent clearing for coconut replanting may have affected bird habitats
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 7 Moderate
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 27/02/89
Maupihaa (Mopelia,Mopihaa,Maupihoa,Mapetia,Howe) [1732]
Group: Leeward Islands (Iles Sous-le-vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 16.87º S Long : 154.00º W
Area: 2.6 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 80 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 5400 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with many islets Natural Protection Indicator: 1
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Atoll scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs with coralline algae
predominant, patch reefs, lagoon
Percent of land: Forested: 0% Developed: 99% Degraded: 0%
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
39 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
6 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
seabird rookery turtle nesting area
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 1
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 16
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 24/02/89
Maupiti (Marua, Mobidie) [1733]
Group: Leeward Islands (Iles Sous-le-vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 16.45º S Long : 152.25º W
Area: 5.0 sq. km Altitude: 213 m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 5700 km Isolation Index: 103
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Fringing reef, barrier reef, lagoon reefs and lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
6 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 650 (1960) Density: 130.0 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: agriculture
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 11
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 1 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Mohotani (Motane, Mohotane, San Pedro) [1161]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is Region: Oceania 19
Lat: 10.00º S Long : 138.93º W
Area: 12.2 sq. km Altitude: 520 m
Shoreline: 19.2 km (scale 1:500000) Coastal Index: 1.5738
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 7300 km Isolation Index: 114
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 1
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Volcanic island with coastal cliffs and gently sloping interior
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 4 Marine: 1
Scrub at lower elevations, grassland, woodland and high Pisonia forest
in
centre; rocky shores Forest Coral reefs
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
1 |
2 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
1 endemic species:
Ixora marquesensis (Rubiaceae) endemic, Endangered
Lebronnecia kokioides (Malvaceae) endemic to Mohotani and Tahuata,
only
significant population, Rare (RDB)
Birds:
Pomarea mendozae motanensis (Flycatcher) endemic subspecies, 500-700
(1984).
Acrocephalus caffer consobrinus (Polynesian Warbler) endemic
subspecies,
uncommon.
10 breeding species of seabirds
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 4
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral cats and sheep
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Formerly inhabited; undergrowth eaten out by feral sheep causing serious
erosion all over island
Conservation support: tenure, government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 8 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 15.5 sq. km Marine: 0 sq. km
Reserve integrale (Strict Nature Reserve) (1,554 ha)
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 3
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 13 Moderate
CI-Marine: 4 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 28/02/89
Moorea (Aimeo,Eimeo,Imaia,Morea,York) [474]
Group: Windward Islands (Iles du Vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 17.57º S Long : 150.º W
Area: 132.0 sq. km Altitude: 1207 m
Shoreline: 57.6 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.4364
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 25 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
High volcanic island with steep eroded upper slopes, shallow
(3 m) lagoon and barrier reef, 4 low coral islets
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 3 Marine: 2
Forest with Inocarpus, scrub; mangroves (introduced); lagoon and barrier
reef
with algal ridge (CRD) Forest Mangroves
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 90% Mangrove: -9%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
11 |
11 |
11 |
| Rept/Amphib |
10 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Other invertebrates:
11 endemic species of viviparous tree snails (Partulidae), all
Endangered
(RDB) by introduced Euglandina rosea and probably extinct in the
wild:
Partula aurantia, P. dendroica, P. exigua, P. mirabilis, P.
mooreana, P.
olympia, P. suturalis, P. taeniata, P. tohiveana.
Samoana diaphana, S. solitaria
Reptiles-amphibians
Birds:
Acrocephalus caffer longirostris (Moorea Polynesian Warbler) endemic
subspecies, montane forest 800-900 m, Endangered (RDB), close to
extinction (1984).
Aerodramus leucophaeus (Swiftlet) small population
Halcyon venerata youngi (Kingfisher) endemic subspecies, rare (1972)
Mammals
Marine life:
over 150 molluscs
280 species of fish
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 2 Group: 3
11 snails, 2 birds
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
saline lake
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
Euglandina rosea
Euglandina rosa (carniverous snail) introduced to control Achatina, but
attacks endemic land snails
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 3500 (1960) Density: 26.5 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: tourism, agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Vegetation all disturbed, tourism development, dredging in lagoon;
introduced
Trochus niloticus exploited on reefs; Moorea field station of Paris
Museum/EPHE and important research site on Tiahura Reef (CRD)
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 10
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 8 Moderate
CI-Marine: 3 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/02/89
Morane [1813]
Group: Actaeon Group? Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 23.65º S Long : 137.00º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 200 km group: 800 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5200 km Isolation Index: 115
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 3 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 5
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Pandanus and coconuts; windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 8 Moderate
CI-Marine: 8 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Motu Iti (Hatu Iti) [1816]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is: Pacific
Lat: 8.67º SLong: 140.70º W Region: Oceania 19
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: 220 m
ISLAND TYPE: low volcanic
Motu One (Bellingshausen,Papa-iti,Temiromiro) [1730]
Group: Leeward Islands (Iles Sous-le-vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 15.80º S Long : 154.55º W
Area: 2.3 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 70 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 5400 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 4 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 1
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, patch reefs, closed lagoon
Percent of land: Forested: 0% Developed: 99% Degraded: 0%
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| 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 |
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
seabird rookery, turtle nesting area
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 1
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 16
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 2 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Motu One (Sable, Ilot de Sable, Lincoln) [1814]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is Region: Oceania 19
Lat: 8.00º S Long : 139.20º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 7300 km Isolation Index: 114
ISLAND TYPE: low volcanic sandbank Natural Protection Indicator: 2
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Low sandy volcanic island
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: drought, rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 2
Low scrub and grass; fringing reef, Porolithon coralline algal bank to
east Coral reefs
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 4
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
seabird rookery, turtle nesting area
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Conservation support: tenure, 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
Reserve integrale (Strict Nature Reserve)
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 10 Moderate
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 27/02/89
Motutunga (Aventure,Iles des Anguilles, Motutanga) [1760]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 17.00º S Long : 144.33º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6100 km Isolation Index: 103
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with single islet Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 2
Atoll reefs, open lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, occupied only part of year
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 2 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Mururoa (Moruroa,Egmont,Matea,Matilda,Osnaburg) [1805]
Group: South Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 21.82º S Long : 138.80º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: 6 m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 900 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5600 km Isolation Index: 112
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 300 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Atoll with 300 islets on rim 400-700 m wide around open lagoon up to 52
m deep
with 1 large pass and good circulation
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (1904-06, 1980-81-83), nuclear tests
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts; windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon with relatively
rich
coral fauna, patch reefs (CRD)
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
10 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds:
formerly 10 breeding species of birds
Marine Life:
80 species of corals in 26 genera
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 1
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, military base for nuclear testing
Population: 3000 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 0.0%/yr Stable
Major Human Activities: military/nuclear testing
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Island uninhabited after devastation by 1904 cyclone; French nuclear
test
site, 1966 to present, underground testing since 1974; airport, major
military
installations, drilling rigs in lagoon; extensive underground
radioactive
contamination, localized surface contamination (contained)
Habitat: Urban Pop: 3000 Urban Indicator: 9
Accessibility: port, airport
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: good Data Rel. Indicator: 3
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 14
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Coral Reefs of the World 3:122-123
Last updated: 28/07/90
Napuka (Whytoohee) [1769]
Group: Iles du Desappointement Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 14.17º S Long : 141.20º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 840 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6200 km Isolation Index: 112
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Irregular atoll with closed lagoon
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 3
Atoll forest and scrub; narrow windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed
lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds:
Acrocephalus caffer [atypha] flavidus (Tuamotu Warbler) endemic
subspecies,
extinct?, no information since 1920's
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 2
1 bird
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
seabird rookery, turtle nesting area
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations, traditional fishing
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 7 Moderate
CI-Marine: 3 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 25/02/89
Nengonengo (Nengo Nengo, Cumberland, Manulrangi) [1786]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 18.70º S Long : 141.77º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 60 km group: 670 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 110
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon with many pearl oysters
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Niau (Fa'aau,Greg,Greig,Pallisier) [1750]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 16.18º S Long : 146.37º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: 5 m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 35 km group: 350 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Eliptical atoll, completely enclosed lagoon, some phosphates present
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 2
Narrow swamp inside lagoon shore; fringing reefs, closed lagoon
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Reptiles:
5 species
Birds:
Halcyon gertrudae (Niau Kingfisher)* endemic, less than 100 (1972)
Acrocephalus caffer [atypha] niauensis (Tuamotu Warbler) endemic
subspecies,
common
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 2
2 birds
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: intense cultivation
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 25/02/89
Nihiru (Niheru,Nigeri,Nihera,Niherou) [1774]
Group: Centre West Group, Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is.: Pacific
Lat: 16.68º SLong: 142.88º W Region: Oceania 18
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: atoll
Nuku Hiva (Nukuhiva,Nukahiva,Adams,Baux,Marchand) [484]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is Region: Oceania 19
Lat: 8.95º S Long : 140.25º W
Area: 345.0 sq. km Altitude: 1186 m
Shoreline: 122.9 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.3562
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 40 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 7300 km Isolation Index: 116
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 5 Marine: 2
Formerly lowland dry forest; intermediate rain forest in centre with
Hibiscus,
Piper and Cordyline; montane rain forest and cloud forest above 600 m
with
Metrosideros, Weinmannia and tree ferns, western valleys of Haatepuna,
Hatihea
and Taipi important for birds; fringing reefs in some bays.
Forest Coral reefs
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
24 |
17 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
9 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
4 |
4 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
43 island or group endemic species, 24 island endemics, including:
Ilex marquesensis (Aquifoliaceae) endemic, Indeterminate
Bidens ahnnei (Compositae) endemic, Indeterminate
Bidens cordifolia (Compositae) endemic, Indeterminate
Bidens jardinii (Compositae) endemic, Endangered
Bidens serrulata (Compositae) endemic, Indeterminate
Cladium nukuhivense (Cyperaceae) endemic, K
Cyperus consocius (Cyperaceae) endemic, K
Fimbristylis marquesana (Cyperaceae) endemic, K
Fimbristylis nukahivensis (Cyperaceae) endemic, K
Cyrtandra nukuhivensis (Gesneriaceae) endemic, Endangered
Cyrtandra toviana (Gesneriaceae) endemic, Endangered
Pennisetum henryanum (Gramineae) endemic, K
Pennisetum marquisense (Gramineae) endemic, Rare
Astelia tovii (Liliaceae) endemic, Endangered
Pelagodoxa henryana (Palmae) endemic, Endangered (RDB), 30 individuals
on
one half hectare plot in Ta'ipiva'i Valley
Psychotria bowermanae (Rubiaceae) endemic, Vulnerable
Psychotria taupotinii (Rubiaceae) endemic, Endangered
Psychotria toviana (Rubiaceae) endemic, Endangered
Pelea nukuhivensis (Rutaceae) endemic, Indeterminate
Birds:
Ducula galeata (Marquesas Pigeon) endemic, western mountain ridges and
valleys, Endangered (RDB), 45-105 (1970s).
Ptilinopus mercierii mercierii (Marquesas Fruit Dove) endemic
subspecies,
probably extinct.
Pomarea mendozae nukuhivae, endemic subspecies, Endangered, probably
extinct
(RDB).
Vini ultramarina (Ultramarine Lorikeet) endemic to Nuku Hiva and Ua
Pou,
Rare (RDB), probably about 20 on northwest part of island.
Acrocephalus caffer percenis (Polynesian Warbler) endemic subspecies,
common. Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 2 Group: 4
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
birds in western valleys
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral animals
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, administrative centre
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: government, tourism,, agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Main population and administrative centre, airport and
hotels; most vegetation below 1000 m damaged or destroyed by
domestic and feral animals
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 8
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 16 High
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 27/02/89
Nukutavake (Noukoutawake) [1793]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 19.18º S Long : 138.70º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 980 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5400 km Isolation Index: 108
ISLAND TYPE: low coral Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 1
Coconuts; fringing reef
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| 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: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 27/02/89
Nukutipipi (Nukitipipi,Noukoutipipi) [1801]
Group: Iles de Duc de Gloucester Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 20.67º S Long : 142.50º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 25 km group: 590 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts; windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconuts
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Paraoa (Pararo, Gloucester) [1788]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 19.13º S Long : 140.65º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 60 km group: 800 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5700 km Isolation Index: 112
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
turtle nesting area
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations, pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 6 Moderate
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Pinaki [1794]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 19.33º S Long : 138.67º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 990 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5400 km Isolation Index: 108
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 3 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts; windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| 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: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Pukapuka (Poukapouka) [1770]
Group: Iles du Desappointement Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 14.80º S Long : 138.82º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 180 km group: 1040 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 123
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 3
Atoll forest and scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs, shallow closed
lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
seabird rookery, turtle nesting area
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 7 Moderate
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Pukarua (Poukaroua,Pouka Rouha,Sarles,Serle) [1796]
Group: East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 18.27º S Long : 137.º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 55 km group: 1160 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5400 km Isolation Index: 115
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts to north-west, south-east bare; windward and leeward atoll
reefs,
closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Raiatea (Havai,Oulietea,Ulieta,Ulietha) [479]
Group: Leeward Islands (Iles Sous-le-vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 16.82º S Long : 151.43º W
Area: 173.3 sq. km Altitude: 1017 m
Shoreline: 82.1 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.4737
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 100
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
High volcanic ridge with 8 peaks within barrier reef shared with Tahaa
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 7 Marine: 2
Lowland and montane rain forest types, bamboo forest, cloud
forest; lagoon and barrier reef Forest
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
Apetahia raiateensis (Tiare apetahi) endemic to plateau
Kadua sp., endemic to plateau
Other invertebrates:
Partula
Birds:
Acrocephalus caffer musae, endemic subspecies, extinct
Aplonis mavornata, endemic species, extinct
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 3
2 plants
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
Temehani Plateau with fragile and unique flora
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 3
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 4818 (1960) Density: 27.8 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations, tourism
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Coconut plantations in valleys and along coasts
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 9
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 8 Moderate
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/02/89
Raivavae (Raevavae, Ravaivai, Vavitu) [1165]
Group: Archipelago: Austral Islands (Tubuai)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Austral Is. Region: Oceania 16
Lat: 23.92º S Long : 147.80º W
Area: 16.7 sq. km Altitude: 437 m
Shoreline: 22.4 km (scale 1:500000) Coastal Index: 1.3413
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 200 km group: 500 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 114
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 1
CLIMATE: wet subtropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2
Lowland and montane rain forest; fringing reef, barrier reef and lagoon.
Outer reef fauna similar to Gambiers, lagoon fauna poorer. Forest
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
some plants
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
important archaeological sites, temples and large statues
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral goats, pigs, cattle, horses, etc.
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 770 (1960) Density: 46.1 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: some agriculture
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 10
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 6 Moderate
CI-Marine: 2 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Rangiroa (Rairoa,Deans,Nairsa,Naisa,Vliegen) [1740]
Group: North-West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 15. 8º S Long : 147.97º W
Area: 43.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Shoreline: 225.0 km (scale 1:) Coastal Index: 5.2326
Land < 5 m elevation: 43.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Submerged area <100 m: 0 sq. km Reef area: 0 sq. km Lagoon area: 1600 sq. km
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 310 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 99
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 241 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
World's second largest atoll, narrow reef 300-600 m wide, two large deep
passes into lagoon, average depth 20 m, maximum 35 m
CLIMATE: wet tropical 1200-1500 mm
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (1983)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 5
Atoll forest with Guettarda, atoll scrub; windward and leeward atoll
reef and
lagoon (20-35 m deep) with many passes, large seagrass beds, patch reefs
(CRD) Forest
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
41 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
41 native and 80 introduced vascular plants
Marine life:
600 species of fish in lagoon
95 species of molluscs
Birds:
Prosobonia cancellata (Tuamotu Sandpiper) group endemic, sighted once
1973,
Vulnerable (RDB)
Vini peruviana (Tahiti Lorikeet) regional, 100-200, Rare (RDB)
SPECIES RICHNESS: Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 3
poor
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
seabirds on Motu Paio
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, two villages
Population: 700 (1985) Density: 16.3 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: tourism, hotels, coconut plantations,, pearl fishery/aquaculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Habitat: villages Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 7
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 6 Moderate
CI-Marine: 10 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 19/07/89
Rapa (Rapa Iti) [1826]
Group: Rapa Archipelago: Austral Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Austral Is. Region: Oceania 20
Lat: 26.60º S Long : 144.37º W
Area: 40.0 sq. km Altitude: 650 m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 500 km group: 1200 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5400 km Isolation Index: 130
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 1
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
High volcanic island, coastline with 19 bays with deep channels
separated by
high cliffs, on submarine platform gently sloping to 55 m; sea
temperatures 20
to 23xC
CLIMATE: wet temperate 2000-3000 mm
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: fire
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 1
Grasslands, cloud forest with tree ferns and epiphytes; rocky coast,
marine
algal cover up to 70%, coral communities Forest
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
152 |
100 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
100 |
98 |
50 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
Many endemics (66% of 66(76) ferns and 86 angiosperms)
Sandalwood now extinct
Other invertebrates:
5 genera and 100 species of land snails, 98% endemic
17 Endodontidae
1 Partulidae
half extinct by mid-1960s
Birds:
Ptilinopus huttoni (Rapa Island Fruit Dove, Koko) endemic, Rare (RDB),
200-
300 in diminishing forest habitat (1975).
Fregetta grallaria titans, endemic subspecies, breeds on islets near
Rapa,
possibly Marotiri
Puffinus assimilis myrtae, breeds only on islets near Rapa, possibly
Marotiri
Marine life:
high algal cover, up to 70%
61 species of corals in 31 genera
250 species of molluscs with 10% endemics, many herbivores, 3 cowries Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 2
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 4 Group: 4
high
Marine endemic species: 25
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 5 Group: 2
moderately high
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery on islets
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 5
high estimate 5000 feral goats, 500 cattle (1982)
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: agricultural development, subsistence fishing
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Burning of vegetation, erosion from overgrazing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 10
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 21 Very high
CI-Marine: 28 High
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 27/02/89
Raraka (Wilkes) [1755]
Group: Centre West Group, Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is.: Pacific
Lat: 16.13º SLong: 145.º W Region: Oceania 18
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: atoll
Raroia (Kon Tiki, Barclay de Tolly) [1767]
Group: Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 15.93º S Long : 142.37º W
Area: 9.0 sq. km Altitude: 2 m
Land < 5 m elevation: 9.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 8 km group: 620 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5900 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: dry tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Dry atoll scrub (334 ha), coconut plantations (587 ha); windward and
leeward
atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
31 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
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: 124 (1960) Density: 13.8 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Ravahere [1783]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 18.17º S Long : 142.17º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 2 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Reao (Clermont Tonnerre) [1797]
Group: East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 18.47º S Long : 136.47º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 55 km group: 1230 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5400 km Isolation Index: 116
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon with low coral diversity
but
high abundance of Porites mordax and Acropora formosa, high density of
Tridacna maxima
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 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: 400 (1960) Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 27/02/89
Reitoru (Reritou, Reitorou, Bird) [1779]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 17.75º S Long : 143. 8º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 40 km group: 520 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5900 km Isolation Index: 106
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Rekareka (Tehuata, Bonne Esperance) [1780]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 16.75º S Long : 141.83º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 70 km group: 660 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5900 km Isolation Index: 111
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Rimatara (Rimitara, Remitara) [1729]
Group: Archipelago: Austral Islands (Tubuai)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Austral Is. Region: Oceania 16
Lat: 22.67º S Long : 153.42º W
Area: 18.0 sq. km Altitude: 95 m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 160 km group: 500 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 5600 km Isolation Index: 110
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic and raised coral Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 1
Limestone forest; fringing reef Forest Coral reefs
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
6 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
more than 20% endemism
Birds:
Acrocephalus vaughani rimatarae (Rimatara Warbler) endemic subspecies,
common
Vini kuhli (Kuhl's Lory or Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet) endemic, status
uncertain
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 0
some plants, 2 birds
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 3
feral goats?
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, agricultural development
Population: 800 (1960) Density: 44.4 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 9
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/02/89
Rurutu (Oheteroa, Obeteroah, Oheteroah) [1166]
Group: Archipelago: Austral Islands (Tubuai)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Austral Is. Region: Oceania 16
Lat: 22.48º S Long : 151.33º W
Area: 24.3 sq. km Altitude: 390 m
Shoreline: 30.1 km (scale 1:500000) Coastal Index: 1.2387
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 160 km group: 500 km
Nearest continent: Autralia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 112
ISLAND TYPE: hign volcanic, raised coral Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: subtropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, fires
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 4
Limestone forest; grassland and fernland on upper slopes,
with forest remnants in ravines Forest
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
8 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
limestone forest of conservation interest
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral goats and cattle
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, agricultural development
Population: 1280 (1960) Density: 52.7 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: agriculture
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 11
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 2 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Taenga (Holt, Vermolov) [1766]
Group: Centre West Group, Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is.: Pacific
Lat: 16.30º SLong: 143. 8º W Region: Oceania 18
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: atoll
Tahaa (Otaha, Uporu) [1170]
Group: Leeward Islands (Iles Sous-le-vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 16.62º S Long : 151.49º W
Area: 90.9 sq. km Altitude: 590 m
Shoreline: 60.3 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.6634
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 100
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
High volcanic island with barrier reef shared with Raiatea
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 5
Lowland and montane rain forest types; wide lagoon, barrier reef Forest
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
6 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 3
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
some relatively undisturbed watersheds
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 3310 (1960) Density: 36.4 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 8
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 7 Moderate
CI-Marine: 1 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/02/89
Tahanea (Tehaena,Chichagov,Tchitschagof) [1759]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 16.87º S Long : 144.97º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 12 km group: 330 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6200 km Isolation Index: 100
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconuts
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Tahiti (Cyterre,Kahiki,Otahiti,Sagittaria) [490]
Group: Windward Islands (Iles du Vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 17.63º S Long : 149.50º W
Area: 1068.8 sq. km Altitude: 2241 m
Shoreline: 178.0 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.1665
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 25 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
High volcanic island with deeply dissected twin cones, barrier reef
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 12 Marine: 4
Lowland rain forest (largely disturbed), swamp forest, various types of
montane rain forest, cloud forest; grassland and fernland on disturbed
slopes;
freshwater habitats including streams, river and lake; rocky shore;
discontinuous fringing reef; some shallow lagoon (20 m) and barrier reef
with
coral cover to 80%. Forest
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 90% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Land snails |
80 |
79 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
11 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
12 |
1 |
2 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
Scleroteca jayorum, endemic, Mt. Marau
Insects:
Hypojamides catochloris (Lycaenidae; butterfly) endemic
Other invertebrates:
80 species of land snails, 99% endemic
Reptiles-amphibians:
Birds:
12 species including:
Ducula aurorae (Society Islands Pigeon, Rupe) endemic to Tahiti and
Makatea,
Vulnerable (RDB), small local population (10-12 in 1975) in Papenoo
Valley.
Pomarea nigra nigra (Tahiti Flycatcher) endemic, montane forest,
Endangered
(RDB), perhaps 100-500 (1984), other subspecies already extinct.
Butorides striatus patruelis (Heron) diminishing, less than 100
remaining
(1984).
Aerodramus leucophaeus (Swiftlet) small population, 200-500 (1984)
Acrocephalus caffer caffer (Tahiti Polynesian Warbler) restricted
Hirundo tahitica, over 1,000 (1984)
extinct species include Tahiti Sandpiper
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 3 Group: 3
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 0
Lake Vaihiria, archaeological sites
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral animals, Miconia calvescens
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 95604 (1977) Density: 89.4 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: tourism, government/military, agriculture
HUMAN IMPACTS:
More than half the population of French Polynesia (over 50,000); capital
at
Papeete with major urban development; military facilities, airport and
port;
major tourism development; lagoon pollution, reef degradation;
development
largely confined to coastal lowlands; frequent fires in fernlands and
grasslands; introduced Trochus niloticus exploited on reefs
Habitat: Urban Pop: 50000 Urban Indicator: 5
Accessibility: port, airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 17
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 14 High
CI-Marine: 8 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/02/89
Tahuata (Taahuata,Tuhuata,Santa Christina) [1163]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is Region: Oceania 19
Lat: 9.93º S Long : 139.10º W
Area: 70.8 sq. km Altitude: 1000 m
Shoreline: 53.6 km (scale 1:500000) Coastal Index: 0.7571
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 5 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 7300 km Isolation Index: 112
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 5 Marine: 2
Formerly lowland dry forest; montane rain forest and cloud
forest, grasslands and fernlands; fringing reefs in some bays Forest Coral reefs
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
6 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
Lebronnecia kokioides (Malvaceae) monospecific genus endemic to
Tahuata
(single tree) and Mohotani, Rare (RDB)
Birds:
Pomarea mendozae mendozae (Flycatcher) endemic subspecies on Tahuata
and
Hiva Oa, not seen since 1920's, probably extinct locally.
Halcyon godeffroyi (Marquesas Kingfisher) endemic to Tahuata and Hiva
Oa,
uncommon in 1920's.
Acrocephalus caffer mendanae (Polynesian Warbler) endemic subspecies
on Hiva
Oa and Tahuata, common. Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 4
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral animals
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 500 (1960) Density: 7.1 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Vegetation damaged by domestic and feral animals
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 8
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 9 Moderate
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 28/02/89
Taiaro (Kings, King) [1754]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 15.77º S Long : 144.62º W
Area: 6.0 sq. km Altitude: 5 m
Land < 5 m elevation: 6.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Submerged area <100 m: 0 sq. km Reef area: 0 sq. km Lagoon area: 14 sq. km
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 45 km group: 450 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6200 km Isolation Index: 107
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Small circular atoll 12 km in circumference, with single islet up to 700
m
wide around lagoon; closed lagoon lower than sea level, 25 m deep,
slightly
saltier than sea water, water exchange only during storms or tsunamis
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones, tsunamis
Threat Indicator: 2
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Atoll scrub/woodland with 23 species; windward and leeward atoll reefs
with
abundant corals, algal crest on windward reef, lagoon with 23 molluscs,
1
echinoderm, 50 fish species, only 1 coral to 1.5 m depth
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
23 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds:
SPECIES RICHNESS:
few
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantation
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
Conservation support: tenure, government support, legislation
PROTECTED AREAS: Protected Area Coverage Indicators - Terrestrial: 7 Marine: 0
Number: 1 Area: Terrestrial: 6.0 sq. km Marine: 14 sq. km
Whole atoll protected:
Reserve Integrale W.A. Robinson (nature reserve)
Biosphere Reserve
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 7 Moderate
CI-Marine: 6 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 25/02/89
Takapoto (Taapouta, Oura, King George) [1744]
Group: King George Islands, North-West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 14.53º S Long : 145.23º W
Area: 23.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Shoreline: 44.6 km (scale 1:) Coastal Index: 1.9391
Land < 5 m elevation: 23.0 sq. km Sea level rise risk: 9
Submerged area <100 m: 0 sq. km Reef area: 0 sq. km Lagoon area: 51 sq. km
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 530 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6400 km Isolation Index: 106
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
Atoll with closed, slightly hypersaline (39.8 ppt) lagoon, some hoas
CLIMATE: wet tropical 1200-2500 mm
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (1982-83 with severe reef damage on east side)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 4
Atoll forest with Pisonia, atoll scrub; windward and leeward atoll
reefs;
closed lagoon with comparatively rich fauna, many patch reefs dominated
by
molluscs Tridacna maxima, Pinctada margaritifera, Arca ventricosa and
Chama
iostoma with high biomass (CRD)
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
40 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
8 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
4 native ferns, 36 native angiosperms, 100 introduced
Marine life:
24 genera of hard corals
300 species of fish
Birds:
Acrocephalus caffer atyphus (Tuamotu Polynesian Warbler) group endemic
subspecies, common (1984)
Ptilinopus coralensis (Fruit Dove) Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 2
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 400 (1985) Density: 17.4 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: pearl fishing & culture, fishing,, coconuts
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Important MAB research site, one of the best known atolls
Habitat: village Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 6
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 8 Moderate
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 25/02/89
Takaroa (Tiokea, Teookea, Teoukea, King George) [1745]
Group: King George Islands, North-West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 14.37º S Long : 144.97º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 560 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6500 km Isolation Index: 107
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
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: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Takume (Takurea,Takouma,Volkhonski,Wolkonski) [1771]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 15.65º S Long : 142.10º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 8 km group: 660 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5900 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 3
Atoll forest and scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: pearl fishery
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Taravai (Tara-Vai) [1824]
Group: Archipelago: Gambier Islands (Iles Gambier)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Gambier Is. Region: Oceania 20
Lat: 23.13º S Long : 135.03º W
Area: 5.7 sq. km Altitude: 243 m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 2 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 98
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: subtropical
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 1
Coral reefs
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 12 (1960) Density: 2.1 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 1 Low
Last updated: 27/02/89
Tatakoto (Narcisse, d'Augier) [1795]
Group: East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 17.28º S Long : 138.33º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 150 km group: 1030 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5500 km Isolation Index: 119
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts to north; windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Tauere (Taouere) [1781]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 17.30º S Long : 141.50º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 80 km group: 700 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 112
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Tekokota (Tekokoto) [1776]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 17.30º S Long : 142.45º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 22 km group: 580 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5900 km Isolation Index: 106
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 6 Moderate
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Tematangi [1804]
Group: South Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 21.64º S Long : 140.62º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 130 km group: 750 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5600 km Isolation Index: 114
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts; windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantation, pearl fishing
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Temoe (Timoe) [1825]
Group: Archipelago: Gambier Islands (Iles Gambier)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Gambier Is. Region: Oceania 20
Lat: 23.82º S Long : 134.33º W
Area: 6.9 sq. km Altitude: 2 m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 350 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5800 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: subtropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 2 Marine: 3
Atoll forest and scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs, lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 1 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 27/02/89
Tenararo (Tenaroa, Bedford) [1807]
Group: Actaeon Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 21.30º S Long : 136.73º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 1100 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5300 km Isolation Index: 109
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (damaged 1983)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Tenarunga [1809]
Group: Actaeon Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 21.60º S Long : 136.10º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 1100 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5300 km Isolation Index: 109
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (damaged 1983)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| 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: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Tepoto Nord [1761]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 14.º S Long : 141.33º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 420 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6100 km Isolation Index: 102
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Tepoto Sud [1768]
Group: Iles du Desappointement Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 14.º S Long : 141.33º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 830 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6200 km Isolation Index: 112
ISLAND TYPE: low coral Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 1
Coconuts fringing reef
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Tetiaroa (Motu) [1737]
Group: Windward Islands (Iles du Vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 17.00º S Long : 149.57º W
Area: 12.8 sq. km Altitude: 3 m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 105
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 13 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Atoll scrub; coconuts; windward and leeward atoll reef and lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
51 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 3
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
seabirds on 6 islets including Tahuna Iti, Tahuna Rahi
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, small population
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantation
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 7
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Thomasset Rock (Rocher Thomasset, Ariane Rock) [1819]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is: Pacific
Lat: 10.37º SLong: 138.67º W Region: Oceania 19
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic
Tikehau (Tikahau,Oropaa,Krusenstern,Kruzenstern) [1739]
Group: North-West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 14.87º S Long : 148.25º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Shoreline: 78.0 km (scale 1:) Coastal Index: 0.0000
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 300 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 99
ISLAND TYPE: circular atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (1983)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reef and lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, one village
Population: 266 (1983) Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: coconuts (copra), fishing
Habitat: village Urban Pop: 0 Urban Indicator: 0
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 2
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 7
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Tikei (Tikai, Tiku) [1746]
Group: King George Islands, North-West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 14.87º S Long : 144.53º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: 3 m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 65 km group: 570 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6500 km Isolation Index: 113
ISLAND TYPE: low coral island Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 1
Atoll forest, fringing reef
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 4 Low
CI-Marine: 2 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Toau (Tovau, Elizabeth, Pallisier) [1751]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 15.97º S Long : 145.82º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 300 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6200 km Isolation Index: 100
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon; no ciguatera fish
poisoning
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 0 Marine: 0
potential reserve
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, occasionally occupied
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 25/02/89
Tuanake [1762]
Group: Centre West Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 16.67º S Long : 144.20º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 15 km group: 430 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 6100 km Isolation Index: 103
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, open lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 25/02/89
Tupai (Motu Iti,Motouiti,Tubai,Blake,Franklin) [1734]
Group: Leeward Islands (Iles Sous-le-vent) Archipelago: Society Islands
Country: France - French Polynesia - Society Is. Region: Oceania 17
Lat: 16.25º S Long : 151.83º W
Area: 21.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 20 km group: 400 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 5700 km Isolation Index: 100
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 2 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: wet tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 4
Atoll scrub; windward and leeward atoll reefs, patch reefs and lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 2
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 7
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 2 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
Last updated: 24/02/89
Tupuai (Tubuai, Toubouai) [1167]
Group: Archipelago: Austral Islands (Tubuai)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Austral Is. Region: Oceania 16
Lat: 23.35º S Long : 149.58º W
Area: 47.1 sq. km Altitude: 399 m
Shoreline: 26.8 km (scale 1:500000) Coastal Index: 0.5690
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 200 km group: 500 km
Nearest continent: Australia Distance: 6000 km Isolation Index: 114
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
High volcanic island surrounded by barrier reef with 4
vegetated coral islets and 3 sandbanks
CLIMATE: wet subtropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 4 Marine: 2
Lowland rain forest; grasslands and fernlands on upper
slopes; Casuarina and coconuts on reef islets; barrier reef
and lagoon with rich coral fauna Forest
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
150 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
8 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
150 species of flowering plants
Marine life:
77 species of corals including some not found elsewhere in Polynesia Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 1
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral goats, pigs, cattle, horses, etc.
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 980 (1960) Density: 20.8 persons/sq. km
Growth Rate: 1.9%/yr Increasing slowly
Major Human Activities: agriculture, tourism
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Accessibility: airport
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 10
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 4 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 24/02/89
Tureia (Toureia, Papahena, Carysfort) [1803]
Group: South Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 20.78º S Long : 138.50º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 55 km group: 1050 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5500 km Isolation Index: 114
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts; windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
3 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconuts
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Ua Huka (Uahuka,Huahuna,Riou,Roahonga,Solide) - including Motu Papa and Epiti [1164]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is Region: Oceania 19
Lat: 8.92º S Long : 139.56º W
Area: 82.4 sq. km Altitude: 856 m
Shoreline: 45.6 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.5534
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 40 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 7300 km Isolation Index: 116
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic Natural Protection Indicator: 1
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS:
Formerly lowland dry forest; montane rain forest and cloud forest above
600 m
with Metrosideros, Weinmannia and tree ferns. Forest Coral reefs
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
9 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Birds:
Vini ultramarina (Ultramarine Lorikeet) introduced, Rare (RDB), ca.
450
(1975).
Acrocephalus caffer idae (Polynesian Warbler) endemic subspecies,
abundant.
Pomarea iphis iphis, endemic subspecies, common
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 1 Group: 4
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
archaeological site; seabirds on Motu Papa and Epiti
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral animals
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Vegetation damaged by domestic and feral animals
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 8
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 9 Moderate
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 27/02/89
Ua Pou (Uapou,Uapu,Huapu,Adams,Marchand) - including Motu Mohoke, Motu Oa [472]
Group: Archipelago: Marquesas Islands (Iles Marquises)
Country: France - French Polynesia - Marquesas Is Region: Oceania 19
Lat: 9.40º S Long : 140.08º W
Area: 111.6 sq. km Altitude: 1231 m
Shoreline: 49.3 km (scale 1:1000000) Coastal Index: 0.4418
Depth to nearest land: 4000 m
Nearest island: 40 km group: 600 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 7300 km Isolation Index: 116
ISLAND TYPE: high volcanic cone Natural Protection Indicator: 0
GEOLOGY/SOILS:
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: rare cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 6 Marine: 1
Formerly lowland dry forest and scrub; montane rain forest and cloud
forest
above 600 m with Metrosideros, Weinmannia and tree ferns; grasslands and
fernlands; Hohoi Valley important for birds; rocky shores Forest Coral reefs
| SPECIES NUMBERS: |
Total |
Endemic |
Threatened (EVRI) |
| Plants |
0 |
6 |
6 |
| Butterflies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land snails |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rept/Amphib |
8 |
0 |
0 |
| Land birds |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Mammals |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SPECIES OF CONSERVATION INTEREST:
Plants:
6 endemic species
Bidens uapensis (Compositae) endemic, Indeterminate
Fimbristylis tertia (Cyperaceae) endemic, K
Rhynchospora marquisensis (Cyperaceae) endemic, K
Habenaria marquisensis (Orchidaceae) endemic, Vulnerable
Psychotria adamsonii (Rubiaceae) endemic, Vulnerable
Psychotria esulcata (Rubiaceae) endemic, Vulnerable
Birds:
Vini ultramarina (Ultramarine Lorikeet) endemic to Ua Pou and Nuku
Hiva,
Rare (RDB), population estimates: 200 (1972), over 500 (1985).
Pomarea mendozae mira (Flycatcher) endemic subspecies, Rare (RDB),
300-400
(1984).
Ptilinopus dupetithouarsii (White-capped Fruit Dove) group endemic,
common
(1985).
Aerodramus ocistus common (1985)
Acrocephalus caffer dido (Polynesian Warbler) endemic subspecies,
common
(1985).
Species Richness Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 2 Group: 4
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
SPECIAL FEATURES : Special Features Indicator - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 0
seabird rookery
Islets of Motu Mohoke and Motu Oa with seabirds
INVASIVE SPECIES: Invasive Species Indicator: 4
feral donkeys
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
HUMAN IMPACTS:
Vegetation destroyed by domestic and feral animals,
especially in north-west and up to 1000 m
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 8
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 14 High
CI-Marine: 2 Low
REFERENCES:
Last updated: 28/02/89
Vahanga [1808]
Group: Actaeon Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 21.70º S Long : 136.30º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 10 km group: 1100 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5300 km Isolation Index: 109
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones (damaged 1983)
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
| 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: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Vahitahi [1791]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 18.58º S Long : 138.83º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 45 km group: 980 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5400 km Isolation Index: 111
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts on west, east bare; windward and leeward atoll reefs and closed
lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, ?
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
Vairaatea [1792]
Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 19.23º S Long : 139.32º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 930 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5500 km Isolation Index: 112
ISLAND TYPE: atoll with 2 islets Natural Protection Indicator: 0
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts and Pandanus; windward and leeward atoll reefs and lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, small population
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconut plantations
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 3 Low
CI-Marine: 3 Low
Last updated: 27/02/89
Vanavana (Vana Vana, Barrow) [1802]
Group: South Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago
Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18
Lat: 20.72º S Long : 139.82º W
Area: 0.0 sq. km Altitude: ? m
Depth to nearest land: 3000 m
Nearest island: 50 km group: 990 km
Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5500 km Isolation Index: 113
ISLAND TYPE: atoll Natural Protection Indicator: 2
CLIMATE: tropical
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones
Threat Indicator: 1
ECOSYSTEMS: Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 3
Coconuts; windward and leeward atoll reefs, closed lagoon
Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0%
ENDEMISM: Terrestrial: Terrestrial Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 2
Marine endemic species: 0
Marine Endemism Indicator - Island: 0 Group: 0
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally
Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km
Major Human Activities: coconuts
Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1
Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4
DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1
HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5
CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low
CI-Marine: 5 Moderate
Last updated: 27/02/89
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