Coin de Mire
Basaltic islet of about 76 ha, some 8 km off the north coast, one of the five northern islets. A nature reserve; introduced rats were eradicated in 1995 under a rehabilitation programme started in 1993.
Approximate position.
- Other names
- Gunner's Quoin
- Location
- North · near Cap Malheureux
- Area
- 76 ha
- Status
- Nature Reserve
- Access
- No landing
Landing is not permitted; the islet can only be viewed from a boat. - Getting there
- Viewed on boat trips along the north coast (e.g. MWF seabird tours).
What to see
- Iconic silhouette seen from Cap Malheureux
- Nesting tropicbirds
- Rare plants: Lomatophyllum tormentorii, Latania loddigesii palm
- Endemic reptiles: Nactus coindemirensis, Bojer's skink
Sources : NPCS – Islet and Offshore Unit (Gouvernement de Maurice) · 4e Rapport national CBD, Ministère de l'Environnement (2010), Table 2 · MWF – Northern Islets Seabird Tours · KBA – Gunner's Quoin · Wikipédia FR – Coin de Mire (piste)