Lake Kasumigaura, Ukisima (15029)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Lake Kasumigaura, Ukisima
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.0333, Longitude: 140.4000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 15
Area of KBA (km2): 172.17665
Protected area coverage (%): 98.47
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Lakes and marshes around Lake Kasumigaura are important wintering grounds in Kanto Region. Especially lake Kasumigaura with surrounding paddy fields is the only wintering ground for geese in Kanto, where they come to winter regularly.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Persecution/control | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |