Nyata, also called Pulau Nyata, is an island in the Barat Daya Islands in the Banda Sea, part of the Malay Archipelago. It is northwest of Romang, in the Banda Sea.
Geography Nyata has a total land area of 4.379 square kilometers, with a coastline 8.2 kilometers long. It is located in the Banda Sea, and is part of the Malay Archipelago. It has a mean elevation of 69 meters above sea level, with a maximum elevation of 167 meters. It is located on the Australian tectonic plate.
Vegetation The vast majority of the island is covered in a deciduous broadleaf forest, consisting of Broadleaf trees that shed their leaves seasonally. The island has a tree coverage of 71%.
Climate Nyata is inside of a Tropical climate zone, categorized as a Tropical savanna. Temperatures remain high year-round, with distinct dry and wet seasons. The island experiences significant rainfall during the wet season, while experiencing major drought during the dry season.
Infrastructure Nyata has neither a public airport nor a public port located on the island; the nearest public airport is Jos Orno Imsula Airport, located 96 km away, while the nearest port is DILI, located 219 km away.
Wildlife
Birds Several Banda sea bird species have been recorded on Nyata. The Malaysian plover, a near-threatened species appearing throughout western Indonesia and the surrounding areas, was observed on the island. Additionally, a call from a Ruddy-breasted crake was heard, implying that they inhabit the island as well. Other recorded species on the island include the White-breasted waterhen, the Bar-necked cuckoo-dove, the Rose-crowned fruit dove, the Pink-headed imperial pigeon, the Little bronze cuckoo, the Elegant pitta, the Broad-billed flycatcher, the Arafura fantail, the Wallacean whistler, the Scaly-breasted honeyeater, and the Ashy-bellied white-eye.
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