Amrok River estuary (16082)
North Korea, Asia

Site overview

KBA status: confirmed

Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, D1a

Year of last assessment: 2004

National site name: Amrok River estuary

Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.8000, Longitude: 124.2333

System: marine, terrestrial

Elevation (m): 3 to 45

Area of KBA (km²): 66.84199

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: Main habitat of this area are wetland (tidal flat) and farmland.

IUCN Habitat	Coverage %	Habitat detail
Artificial - Terrestrial	33
Marine Intertidal	33
Marine Neritic	33

Threats

Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Human disturbance, and industrial and urban development are listed as threats to this site.

Additional information