Kukul-do island (16141)
South Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Kukul-do island
Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.0667, Longitude: 125.1167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 122
Area of KBA (km2): 0.05832
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
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: Small rocky Island covered grassess, Carex bootiana, Miscanthus sinensis,and Astemisia scoparia
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |