Baleh headwaters (16059)
Malaysia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Baleh headwaters
Central coordinates: Latitude: 1.6500, Longitude: 114.6000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 600 to 1969
Area of KBA (km2): 684.2941
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 forestSub-montane forest
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Active concession logging, widespread hunting.