Oksem, Dongsolbatsem, Sesolbatsem and Namsolbatsen islands (16090)
North Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Oksem, Dongsolbatsem, Sesolbatsem and Namsolbatsen islands
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.4167, Longitude: 124.6167
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 4.18355
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: Main habitat of this site are island, rocky shore.
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 25 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Unknown
Additional information
References: Chong and Park (2000). The breeding sites and distribution of Black-faced Spoonbills Platalea minor in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in Ueta, Kurosawa and Allen (eds).Conservation and research of Black-faced Spoonbills and their habitats WBSJ. Tokyo.