Gunung Penrissen (16054)
Malaysia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Gunung Penrissen
Central coordinates: Latitude: 1.0833, Longitude: 110.3000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 90 to 1326
Area of KBA (km2): 84.04942
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)
Delineation rationale: 2007: the 2004 IBA area was not estimated, but has now been updated to 5,838 ha.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Sub-montane forest
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Resort development, poaching, habitat fragmentation