Muan tidal flat (16623)
South Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Muan tidal flat
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.9167, Longitude: 126.3333
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 255.86295
Protected area coverage (%): 79.43
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)
Delineation rationale: 2008-10-24: Area changed from 3500 ha to 3589 ha, to exactly match Ramsar site (M. Evans).
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 100 |