Conception Island, Bahamas

Not to be confused with Conception Island, Seychelles.
Map showing the location of the Conception Island
Location of the Conception Island

Conception Island is an islet located in the Bahamas. It is 7–9 km2 (2.7–3.5 sq mi) and reaches 25 m (82 ft) above sea level.[1] It is an important rookery for nesting seabirds and hatching site for green turtles.

It is uninhabited and protected as a Bahamas National Land and Sea Park. It is sanctuary to an enormous variety of birds, fish, turtles and coral.[1]

In 2015, a species of boa called the Conception Bank silver boa (Chilabothrus argentum) was found to occur here;[1][2] the new species is endemic to Conception as well as its satellite islets.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Reynolds, R. Graham; Puente-Rolón, Alberto R.; Geneva, Anthony J.; Aviles-Rodriguez, Kevin J.; Herrmann, Nicholas C. (2016). "Discovery of a remarkable new boa from the Conception Island Bank, Bahamas". Breviora. 549 (1): 1–19. doi:10.3099/brvo-549-00-1-19.1.
  2. ↑ "New boa constrictor species discovered on remote Caribbean island". The Guardian. 27 May 2016.

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Coordinates: 23°49′59″N 75°06′47″W / 23.833°N 75.113°W / 23.833; -75.113


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