Nakdong-gang estuary (16145)
South Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Nakdong-gang estuary
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.0500, Longitude: 128.9333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 3
Area of KBA (km2): 77.69274
Protected area coverage (%): 87.20
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: River, estuary
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 50 | |
| Marine Neritic | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Disturbance from fishermanDevelopment plan (reclamation, bridge etc) caused by city expansion and industrial purpose.