Pikelot
Pikelot Island is one of the outer islands of the State of Yap, part of the Federated States of Micronesia. It is a low coral islet, with a wet, tropical climate. It is uninhabited.
Flora and fauna
The island is known to have a rich ecosystem, with forest and scrub; and extensive fringing reefs. The islet is also home to a major seabird rookery, turtle nesting area and a few mangroves.
Inhabitants
The islet has no permanent inhabitants, but because of the beautiful wildlife, there are often temporary visitors from surrounding atolls such as Puluwat and Satawal on turtle hunting expeditions. The trip to Pikelot is still carried out in Melanesian style sailing outrigger canoes.
History
It was discovered by Spanish naval officer Juan Antonio de Ibargoitia commanding the vessel Filipino in 1801.
References
Coordinates: 8°05′N 147°38′E / 8.083°N 147.633°E / 8.083; 147.633
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