Izembek-Moffet-Kinzarof Lagoons (26056)
USA, North America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Izembek-Moffet-Kinzarof Lagoons
Central coordinates: Latitude: 55.2667, Longitude: -162.6333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 20
Area of KBA (km2): 2401.01309
Protected area coverage (%): 79.50
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.