Tonegawa floodplain (15031)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Tonegawa floodplain
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.8667, Longitude: 140.6333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 10
Area of KBA (km2): 23.26338
Protected area coverage (%): 98.03
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site is one of the few breeding sites of Japanese Marsh Warblers.
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) | 50 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 50 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geological events | Earthquakes/tsunamis | Ongoing | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing |