Seongsanpo-ho (16148)
South Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Seongsanpo-ho
Central coordinates: Latitude: 33.4500, Longitude: 126.9167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 2
Area of KBA (km2): 1.45468
Protected area coverage (%): 77.83
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: shallow saline lagoon and associated marshes
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Disturbance from fisherman, pollution from human dwellings