Tanai River (16692)
Myanmar, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Tanai River
Central coordinates: Latitude: 26.3833, Longitude: 96.6667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 150 to 200
Area of KBA (km2): 635.30735
Protected area coverage (%): 26.88
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 |