Rammalkanda (15314)
Sri Lanka, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Rammalkanda
Central coordinates: Latitude: 6.2167, Longitude: 80.6167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 700 to 800
Area of KBA (km2): 17.32072
Protected area coverage (%): 47.25
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 |