Gunung Pueh (16050)
Malaysia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Gunung Pueh
Central coordinates: Latitude: 1.7500, Longitude: 109.6833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 50 to 2000
Area of KBA (km2): 162.72387
Protected area coverage (%): 20.68
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
Summary of habitats in KBA: Mixed dipterocarp forest, sub-montane forest, montane forest
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Concession logging, widespread hunting