Tidal flat area of Yeongjong-do island (16119)
South Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Tidal flat area of Yeongjong-do island
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.4500, Longitude: 126.5333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 2
Area of KBA (km2): 33.59066
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
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 100 |