Kayan Mentarang (15918)
Indonesia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2001
National site name: Kayan Mentarang
Central coordinates: Latitude: 2.1667, Longitude: 115.0000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 200 to 2558
Area of KBA (km2): 13490.046202
Protected area coverage (%): 86.14
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 | 67 | |
| Other | 33 |