Lysyi Liman lake and valley of Vostochniy Manych river (13015)
Russia (Central Asian), Central Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1b, A1c, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2008
National site name: Ozero Lysiy Liman i poima Vostochnogo Manycha
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.7858, Longitude: 44.0817
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 22 to 35
Area of KBA (km2): 57.86687
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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.
Delineation rationale: Boundaries enlarge almost twice during more carefull field surveys. So, all bird data before 2005-2006 should be applyed only for 3000 ha of site's area. Bird numbers in 2005-2006 are given for 6000 ha (IBA in new boundaries). 2014-08-12 (BL Secretariat): centroid coords adjusted to 45°47'9'N 44°4'54'E and site area changed to (or confirmed as) 5800 ha (rounded), on basis of refined polygon downloaded from Spatial Database on Important Bird Areas of Russia 2014 (© Russian Bird Conservation Union, © Transparent World).
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 61 | |
| Desert | 7 | |
| Grassland | 28 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 4 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Increase in fire frequency/intensity | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |
| Climate change & severe weather | Temperature extremes | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing |