Key Biodiversity Areas

Lake Tungjong and Lake Chonapo (16108)
North Korea, Asia

Site overview

KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Lake Tungjong and Lake Chonapo
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.1167, Longitude: 127.7500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 2
Area of KBA (km2): 8.79399
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: Freshwater lake and pool.
IUCN HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Wetlands(Inland)100

Threats

Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Some human disturbance

Additional information

References: Pak U-il 2000 (IBA Forms)Scott (1989)