Pulau Bruit National Park (16056)
Malaysia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Pulau Bruit National Park
Central coordinates: Latitude: 2.7833, Longitude: 111.3167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 17
Area of KBA (km2): 314.42422
Protected area coverage (%): 3.82
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: Type 2 marine IBA: non-breeding (coastal) congregations.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Mudflats and mangrove
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 33 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Land conversion to agriculture, habitat erosion.