The island is home to the only remaining wild individuals of the abbotti subspecies of the Yellow-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea).

It is about 9 km north of the slightly larger, more populated island of Masalembu.

Due to its small size, there are prominent features on the island which is largely flat with a peak elevation of just 8 meters above sea level.

[1] The island is surrounded by mangrove trees, which provide habitat to the remaining Abbott's Cockatoo (C. sulphurea abbotti).

However, high waves in the waters often impede both the supply deliveries and the local fishermen from going out to sea.