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 Teluk Cenderawasih National Park is the largest marine national park
of Indonesia, located in Cenderawasih Bay, south-east of Bird’s Head
Peninsula. It includes the islands of Mioswaar, Nusrowi, Roon, Rumberpon
and Yoop.The park protects a rich marine ecosystem, with over 150
recorded coral species, for which it is considered a potential World
Heritage Site.
Flora and fauna Extending over 14,535 km², the national park includes coastal and mangrove ecosystems (0.9%), coral reefs (5.5%), island tropical forest ecosystems (3.8%), and marine waters (89.8%). Some 46 species of plant have been recorded on the islands, dominated by Bruguiera and Avicennia species, Nypa fruticans, Metroxylon sagu, Casuarina equisetifolia, and Terminalia catappa. The coral reef ecosystem forms part of the Coral Triangle region. In the park, 150 species of coral have been recorded, consisting of 15 families and distributed on the shores of 18 islands. Among these are colonies of Blue coral, Black coral, Leptoseris species, Mycedium elephantotus, and Alcyonacea or soft corals. The percentage of live coral coverage varies from between 30-40% to 64-65%. Over 200 fish species inhabit the park, among them Butterflyfish, Damselfish, Parrotfish, Rabbitfish, Clownfish and Sharks. Species of mollusc include Cowry, Strombidae, Lambis species, Charonia tritonis, and Giant clam. Four species of turtle are common in the park: the Hawksbill turtle, Green turtle, Olive Ridley turtle, and Leatherback turtle. Mammals include Dugong, Blue whale and Dolphins.
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