Talang-Satang National Park (16051)
Malaysia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Talang-Satang National Park
Central coordinates: Latitude: 1.7167, Longitude: 110.0833
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 108
Area of KBA (km2): 622.4142
Protected area coverage (%): 13.17
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Off-shore islands & rocks
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 | |
| Marine Neritic | 90 | |
| Forest | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Bird egg collection, decrease in nesting marine turtles, trawling.