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close| Location | Cape Verde |
| Central coordinates | 23o 42.74' West 14o 59.68' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i |
| Area | 1,293 ha |
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| Year of IBA assessment | 2012 |
Ornithological information 1 species triggers IBA criteria at this Marine IBA. Seaward extensions around breeding colony; Coastal cliffs between Porto Mosquito and Baia do Inferno include key near-colony areas for breeding populations of Red-billed Tropicbird (LC) 75-90 individuals.
Site description This Marine IBA is identified using seaward extensions around breeding colonies. It originates from the Cape Verde Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and falls within the Atlantic, Eastern Central FAO ocean region. The site covers an area of 13 km2 and borders the coastline. The depth ranges from 0 to 244 m.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-billed Tropicbird Phaethon aethereus | breeding | - | 75-90 individuals | - | A4i | Least Concern |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Coastal cliffs between Porto Mosquito and Baia do Inferno - Marine. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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