Lake Manpo and Lake Bonpo (16100)
North Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Lake Manpo and Lake Bonpo
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.3500, Longitude: 130.5667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1 to 2
Area of KBA (km2): 52.58279
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 freshwater lake and farmland
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Aquaculture/fisheries (development planned for Rajin-Sonbong free economic trade area).
Additional information
References: Pak U-il 2000 (IBA Forms)Chong and Morishita (1996)