Mararoa River (28560)
New Zealand, Australasia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Mararoa River
Central coordinates: Latitude: -45.5423, Longitude: 167.8875
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 180 to 600
Area of KBA (km2): 26.66499
Protected area coverage (%): 20.73
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.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 24 | |
| Introduced Vegetation | 24 | |
| Grassland | 24 | |
| Forest | 5 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 24 |