Horton plains / Ohiya / Pattipola-Ambewela (15245)
Sri Lanka, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B2
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Horton plains / Ohiya / Pattipola-Ambewela
Central coordinates: Latitude: 6.8333, Longitude: 80.8000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 600 to 2400
Area of KBA (km2): 80.37089
Protected area coverage (%): 62.92
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |