Nam Sam Chaung (16268)
Myanmar, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Nam Sam Chaung
Central coordinates: Latitude: 24.9167, Longitude: 97.2500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 150
Area of KBA (km2): 458.17931
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 |
Additional information
References: Joost van der Ven 2000/2001 report. Group discussion at WCS Dec 2001