Lake Furen, On-netou (15009)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Lake Furen, On-netou
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.3000, Longitude: 145.3500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 40
Area of KBA (km2): 251.75292
Protected area coverage (%): 43.33
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site consists of two major areas. One is lowlands and wetlands between Lake Furenko and Lake Onneto, and another is a terrace which surrounds the lowlands. The alluvial lowland on the coast around Lake Furenko is covered with sand gravels, and the river basin is covered with peat. Vegetation includes lowland and wetland vegetation, salt marsh vegetation on the river basin, natural grassland on coastal sand hill, conifer and deciduous forests and aquatic plants in the lake.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 32 | |
| Forest | 5 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 32 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 32 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Problematic native species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Geological events | Earthquakes/tsunamis | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Roads & railroads | Ongoing |