Key Biodiversity Areas

Manko tidal flat (15289)
Japan, Asia

Site overview


KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Manko tidal flat
Central coordinates: Latitude: 26.2000, Longitude: 127.6833
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 2.02403
Protected area coverage (%): 90.52
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
Marine Neritic50
Marine Intertidal50

Threats


Threat level 1Threat level 2Threat level 3Timing
Natural system modificationsOther ecosystem modificationsOngoing