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Lake Samilpo
| Location | North Korea, Kangwon-do |
| Central coordinates | 128o 18.00' East 38o 41.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i |
| Area | 160 ha |
| Altitude | 1 - 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 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | winter | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| 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, A4i | Endangered |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Samilpo | Natural Monument | 81 | protected area contained by site | 81 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed broadleaf-coniferous forest (temp/boreal | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes and pools | - |
Management considerations Some human disturbance
Protection status 81 ha area as natural monument
References Pak U-il 2000 (IBA Forms)
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Samilpo. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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