Mühlenberger Loch (3324)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Mühlenberger Loch
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.5333, Longitude: 9.8000
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 6.49049
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large area of mudflats with water-levels influenced by tidal changes.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: The site holds more than 20,000 passage waterbirds on a regular basis. This is one of the most important passage sites for Anas clypeata in north-western Europe.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture (10%) | tourism/recreation (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 50 | |
| Marine Neritic | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The wetland is subject to infilling for industrial development. There are plans to artificially deepen the Elbe.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation & service corridors | Shipping lanes | Only in the future |