Chongchon River estuary (including Mundok Nature Reserve) (16083)
North Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Chongchon River estuary (including Mundok Nature Reserve)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.6000, Longitude: 125.4167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 8
Area of KBA (km2): 110.62885
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 to this site are wetland (tidal flat) and farmland (rice paddy).
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 33 | |
| Marine Neritic | 33 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Agriculture intensification and human disturbance are listed as threats to this site.
Additional information
References: Pak U-il 1999 (IBA Forms)Scott (1989)