Shirakami mountains (15147)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Shirakami mountains
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.4667, Longitude: 140.1333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 120 to 1232
Area of KBA (km2): 576.37841
Protected area coverage (%): 58.81
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site, located in the southwest of Aomori Prefecture, consists of deciduous broadleaf tree forests mainly of Fagus crenata and Quercus crispula, and mountain streams.
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 | 100 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Problematic native species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |