Yakushima and Tanegashima islands (15184)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B2
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Yakushima and Tanegashima islands
Central coordinates: Latitude: 30.3333, Longitude: 130.5333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1935
Area of KBA (km2): 958.20727
Protected area coverage (%): 26.97
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Wood & pulp plantations | Agro-industry plantations | Only in the future |