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Lake Tungjong and Lake Chonapo
| Location | North Korea, Kangwon-do |
| Central coordinates | 127o 45.00' East 39o 7.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i |
| Area | 2,010 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 2m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoides | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Mute Swan Cygnus olor | unknown | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | winter | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes and pools | - |
Management considerations Some human disturbance
Protection status 1500 ha of this area as protected area/natural monument
References Pak U-il 2000 (IBA Forms)Scott (1989)
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Tungjong and Lake Chonapo. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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