Shiretoko, Mount Syari-dake (15007)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Shiretoko, Mount Syari-dake
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.9833, Longitude: 145.0167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1661
Area of KBA (km2): 1226.40128
Protected area coverage (%): 55.06
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Shiretoko Peninsula is narrow with a length of 70 km and a width of 25 km at the bottom. In the center of the slender peninsula is the highest mountain, Mt Rausudake (1,661m) and other mountains extend longitudinally. Large mammals such as Ursus arctos yesoensls are in high density. Mt Sharidake (1,547m) is in the Chishima volcanic zone, and on the upper part higher than 1,000 m, Pinus pumila and many alpine flowers can be seen. Arctic Warblers breed among Pinus pumila on Mt Rausudake, Onnebetsudake and Mt Sharidake are the only known breeding areas in Hokkaido.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Problematic native species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |