Usun Apau plateau (16061)
Malaysia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B2
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Usun Apau plateau
Central coordinates: Latitude: 2.9333, Longitude: 114.6500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1000 to 1433
Area of KBA (km2): 1127.87361
Protected area coverage (%): 41.79
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.
Delineation rationale: 2007: the 2004 IBA area of 49,760 ha has been changed to 49,355 ha.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Mossy forest, hill dipterocarp forest
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Active concession logging