Siak Kecil (15816)
Indonesia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2006
National site name: Siak Kecil
Central coordinates: Latitude: 1.3333, Longitude: 101.5000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 939.60542
Protected area coverage (%): 78.45
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: In Bukit Batu, there are small rivers turn into peat swamp, and some acidic lakes. Siak Kecil Wildlife Sanctuary includes in this area which consist of some small lakes but already degradated because of logging and over fishing.
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) KBA identified in the CI/CEPF Conservation Outcomes poster for Sumatra [Sundaland Hotspot] (2007). Taxonomy, nomenclature and threat status follow the 2004 IUCN Red List.
Additional biodiversity: Masked Finfoot (a female and a chick) observed on November 1992 in small mangrove in the coastal area (Burn & Brickle 1992). Local people reported that storks often visit the lake in Bukit Batu, probably Storm's Stork or Lesser Adjutant. Important bird species observed in this area all on October 1992 (Burn & Brickle 1992), but a small flock of White-winged Duck Cairina scutulata visits the lake in dry season. Non-bird biodiversity: Crocodylus porosus and others crocodile species like Tomistoma schlegelii (Anon 1995). Elephant, tiger and tapir also live in this area (Scott 1989).
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Dominated by peat swamp forest (80%).Most of the area is used for forestry (75%), conservation (15%) and oil exploitation (10%).
Land use: forestry (75%) | nature conservation and research (15%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 80 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Forest cutting and infrastructure development.
Additional information
References: Anon. 1995. National Conservation Plan forIndonesia (3 A-H). Ministry of Forestry, Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation, Jakarta.Burn, J. and Brickle, N. 1992. Spirit of Sumatra 1992: preliminary report. Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, UK.Scott, D.A. and Poole, C.M. 1989. A status overview of Asian wetlands (based on 'A Directory of Asian Wetlands'). Asian Wetland Bureau.