Similajau National Park (16063)
Malaysia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Similajau National Park
Central coordinates: Latitude: 3.4167, Longitude: 113.1667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 90
Area of KBA (km2): 286.59335
Protected area coverage (%): 26.06
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 7,067 ha has been changed to 8,996 ha.
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Lowland dipterocarp forest, tropical heath forest, swamp forest, beach forest, sandy beaches
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 45 | |
| Marine Neritic | 45 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 5 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Park isolation, widespread poaching, proposed dam construction, proposed aluminium smelter next to park, inshore trawling.