Mayang reservoir (Mayang Chosuji) (16102)
North Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Mayang reservoir (Mayang Chosuji)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.0667, Longitude: 129.5000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 720 to 720
Area of KBA (km2): 3.61867
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 area is wetland
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Unknown
Additional information
References: Chong and Morishita (1996)Scott (1989)