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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.〔(Ministry of Forestry: Teluk Cenderawasih NP ), retrieved 11 May 2010〕 The park protects a rich marine ecosystem, with over 150 recorded coral species, for which it is considered a potential World Heritage Site.〔(UNEP: A Global Overview of Wetland and Marine Protected Areas on the World Heritage List ), retrieved 11 May 2010〕 ==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.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Teluk Cenderawasih National Park」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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