Upper Mogaung Chaung basin (16263)
Myanmar, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Upper Mogaung Chaung basin
Central coordinates: Latitude: 25.3333, Longitude: 96.9167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 150
Area of KBA (km2): 187.65352
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |
Additional information
References: Joost van der Ven 1999/2000, 2000/2001 reports ('North of Mogaung', 'South of Mogaung', 'South of Mogong, River Namkawng and lakes' and 'Mogaung - Samo'). Group discussion at WCS Dec 2001 Jan 2003 survey