Shirakawa estuary (15176)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Shirakawa estuary
Central coordinates: Latitude: 32.7833, Longitude: 130.6000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 13.2806
Protected area coverage (%): 89.15
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 50 | |
| Marine Neritic | 50 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |