Junam reservoir (16144)
South Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Junam reservoir
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.3000, Longitude: 128.6833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 60 to 80
Area of KBA (km2): 4.63824
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 reservoir, rice paddy
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Disturbance from fisherman and touristDevelopment plan of converting farmland to human dwellings or industrial purpose caused by city expansion