Gyeongpo-ho lake (16125)
South Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Gyeongpo-ho lake
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.7833, Longitude: 128.9000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 8
Area of KBA (km2): 1.04538
Protected area coverage (%): 96.28
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: Lagoon
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Many visitor, water pollution