Ubin-Khatib (16391)
Singapore, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2015
National site name: Ubin-Khatib
Central coordinates: Latitude: 1.4167, Longitude: 103.9667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 80
Area of KBA (km2): 146.91233
Protected area coverage (%): 0.00
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
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 24 | |
| Forest | 24 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 24 | |
| Marine Neritic | 24 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollution | Industrial & military effluents | Oil spills | Only in the future |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Only in the future | |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing |