Tasek Merimbun (16071)
Brunei, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Tasek Merimbun
Central coordinates: Latitude: 4.6000, Longitude: 114.6833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 2.86912
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
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: Freshwater swamp forest, mixed dipterocarp forest, open herbaceous marsh, open water.
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Tourism infrastructure