Usedom lagoon (Peenestrom, Achterwasser, Kleines Haff with Neuwarper See) (3574)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Peenestrom, Achterwasser, Kleines Haff mit Neuwarper See
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.9167, Longitude: 13.9167
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 498.96569
Protected area coverage (%): 93.48
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site comprises a shallow bay, largely cut off from the sea apart from at three places. As a result the water is brackish. The water is nutrient-rich from rivers flowing into the lagoon.
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.
Additional biodiversity: The site regularly holds 20,000 or more waterbirds in winter.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 95 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 |