Bambarabotuwa (15308)
Sri Lanka, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Bambarabotuwa
Central coordinates: Latitude: 6.7000, Longitude: 80.5667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 300 to 1525
Area of KBA (km2): 42.16277
Protected area coverage (%): 65.08
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 Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |