Miyako islands (15290)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Miyako islands
Central coordinates: Latitude: 24.7833, Longitude: 125.3333
System: freshwater, marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 109
Area of KBA (km2): 225.72158
Protected area coverage (%): 35.74
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Delineation rationale: Coordinates corrected by MJ Crosby, June 2004.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 40 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Grassland | 5 | |
| Forest | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 40 | |
| Shrubland | 5 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |