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There are about 500 fish species found around the Phoenix Islands. [3]The Kiribati islands are located in the central Pacific Ocean making it jam-packed with rare animal species native to these islands.
The area contains approximately 800 known species of fauna, including about 200 coral species, 500 fish species, 18 marine mammals and 44 bird species. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ] In total it is equivalent to the size of the state of California in the U.S., though the total land area is only 25 km 2 (9.7 sq mi).
The Territorial Sea (to 12 nm) and all lagoons of the 8 PIPA islands, (Kanton, Manra, Rawaki, Birnie, Mckean, Enderbury, Nikumaroro and Orona) to ensure there is no impact to marine and terrestrial species including habitats. [8] In November 2021, it was announced that Kiribati government will terminate the protected area to boost tuna fishing. [9]
The 22 identified KBAs cover an approximate total area of 4 thousand km 2 (1.5 thousand sq mi) or approximately 74% of the total land, lagoon and reef habitat of Kiribati. [7] As of 2013, 12 of the 22 KBAs have been completely or partially established as conservation areas by the government of Kiribati or by local village communities. [7]
Xanthichthys greenei, also known as the Kiri triggerfish, is a relatively new species of triggerfish first identified in 2005 from Kiritimati (Christmas Island) atoll, Kiribati. [2] It is abundant on coral rubble and holes adjacent to deeper drop-offs at several localities of the coasts of Kiritimati.
Relative to other islands of Kiribati, Abaiang has some important economic advantages. Its large lagoon supports a striking diversity of coral and fish species, providing plentiful seafood to the local population and attracting tourists to the island from nearby South Tarawa.
The island is covered with coconut palms, scrub forest, herbs and grasses, including the species Tournefortia, Pisonia, Morinda, Cordia, Guettarda, and Scaevola. [3] Manra was formerly a functioning copra plantation, though it is no longer. [3] Bird life is similar to the other Phoenix Islands, but has been described as "less abundant". [3]
Orona atoll, also known as Hull Island, [1] is one of the Phoenix Islands in the Republic of Kiribati.It measures approximately 8.8 km (5 mi) by 4 km (2 mi), and like Kanton, is a narrow ribbon of land surrounding a sizable lagoon with depths of 15–20 metres (49–66 ft).