Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary (16057)
Malaysia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary
Central coordinates: Latitude: 1.5000, Longitude: 112.1167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 60 to 1000
Area of KBA (km2): 2052.93042
Protected area coverage (%): 59.20
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 of 992,758 ha has been changed to 192,798 ha.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Mixed dipterocarp forest, tropical heath forest.
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Encroachment, Widespread poaching, Illegal timber extraction, Inadequate enforcement.