Hukaung Valley (16259)
Myanmar, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Hukaung Valley
Central coordinates: Latitude: 26.1833, Longitude: 96.0000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 150 to 1200
Area of KBA (km2): 6343.83357
Protected area coverage (%): 99.90
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) KBA assessed during the 2011 revision of the CEPF Indo-Burma Ecosystem Profile.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Hunting. Mining. Pollution
Additional information
References: WCS report. Group discussion at WCS Dec 200. Waterbird count from rivers around Tanai Joost van der Ven 2000/2001 report Jonathan Eames (?)