Ayeyarwady River: Shwegu Section (16272)
Myanmar, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Ayeyarwady River: Shwegu Section
Central coordinates: Latitude: 24.3167, Longitude: 96.5167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 100
Area of KBA (km2): 372.73251
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.
Delineation rationale: Between Katha and Moda. Including the lake Modalay Inn. 2013-07-14 (BL Secretariat): site area greatly expanded from 3300 ha (2004 pan-Asian IBA book; 2007 Ecosystem Profile) to 37273 ha (2012 Ecosystem Profile) rounded to the nearest 100 ha.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Additional information
References: AWC 1993/94 FD/WBSJ wetland survey