Rawa Pesisir Pantai Barat Tapanuli Selatan (Angkola) (15817)
Indonesia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2006
National site name: Rawa Pesisir Pantai Barat Tapanuli Selatan (Angkola)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 1.2833, Longitude: 98.9000
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 1284.476301
Protected area coverage (%): 0.10
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) 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.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 40 | |
| Forest | 20 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 40 |