Chongdan field (16098)
North Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Chongdan field
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.9667, Longitude: 125.9333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 2 to 50
Area of KBA (km2): 120.83378
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 site are tidal flat, freshwater lake and pool, rice paddy
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 33 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Aquaculture/fisheries as threat to this site.
Additional information
References: Pak U-il 1999 (IBA Forms)