Key Biodiversity Areas

Danum-Linau (16060)
Malaysia, Asia

Site overview


KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B2
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Danum-Linau
Central coordinates: Latitude: 2.5000, Longitude: 114.9167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 200 to 1846
Area of KBA (km2): 3117.7404
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes

Site details


Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.

Habitats


Summary of habitats in KBA: Mixed dipterocarp forestSub-montane forestGrassland habitats
IUCN HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Grassland50
Forest50

Threats


Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Poaching, logging