Key Biodiversity Areas

Izumi, Takaono (15186)
Japan, Asia

Site overview

KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Izumi, Takaono
Central coordinates: Latitude: 32.1000, Longitude: 130.2833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 10
Area of KBA (km2): 8.87514
Protected area coverage (%): 95.81
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 HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Artificial - Aquatic45
Marine Intertidal5
Artificial - Terrestrial5
Marine Neritic45