Nantha Island (31569)
Myanmar, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Nantha Island
Central coordinates: Latitude: 20.2432, Longitude: 92.7342
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 11.06687
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. KBA identified during the 2011 revision of the CEPF Indo-Burma Ecosystem Profile.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 20 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 40 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 20 | |
| Forest | 20 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Storms & flooding | Ongoing |