Pikelot

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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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Inhabitants

The islet has no permanent inhabitants, but because of the beautiful wildlife, there are often temporary visitors.

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Coordinates: 8°05′N 147°38′E / 8.083, 147.633