Northern Izu Islands - Marine (49079)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Northern Izu Islands - Marine
Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.2000, Longitude: 139.2000
System: marine
Area of KBA (km2): 5802.87764
Protected area coverage (%): 6.25
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |