Pulau Tujuhbelas Marine Nature Reserve

Nusatenggara

Flores

Riung 17 Islands Marine Nature Reserve

General
Pulau Tujuhbelas Marine Nature Reserve comprises a small archipelago and the surrounding marine waters, north of Flores. Although the reserve is called seventeen islands the archipelago consists of more than twenty islands encompassing an area of 11,900 ha.
The coral reefs off the islands form the main attraction of the reserve. The reefs are still ok, but the fishlife is extremely poor due to heavy fishing.
The islands in the reserve are not permanently inhabitated. Most of the bigger ones are hilly with some mangrove patches near the coast. Vegetation is poor and consists of grass with only a few trees. Pulau Ontoloe harbours a big roost of Kalong. Around Riung on Flores, from where you may access the reserve, a small number of Komodo Dragons occur.
Access
The area can be visited by boat from Riung. Riung is most directly accessed by bus from Bajawa.
Accommodation
* Riung
o Homestay Triana
o Losmen Nur Ikhlas
o Hotel Mandiri
Addresses
KSDA, Riung.

List of Mammals (1 species)
Species Red Data Book Cites
Acerodon macklotii App II

List of Fish (3 species)
Species Red Data Book Cites
Acanthurus mata
Cheilinus undulatus
Pomacanthus annularis

List of Reptiles (2 species)
Species Red Data Book Cites
Eretmochelys imbricata Critically Endengered App I
Varanus salvator App II

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