Islands in the western part of Lake Manych-Gudilo (1445)
Russia (Central Asian), Central Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1b, A1c, A1d, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Ostrova v zapadnoy chasti ozera Manych-Gudilo
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.5080, Longitude: 42.5342
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 13 to 49
Area of KBA (km2): 197.1787
Protected area coverage (%): 20.95
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: System of the number of salt-lakes, meanders and native steppe patches.
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: More than 20,000 waterbirds occur regularly.
Delineation rationale: 2009-08-06: IBA area changed from 19,200 ha to 19,720 ha (by BL Secretariat, following RBCU spreadsheet of changes that need making). 2014-08-12 (BL Secretariat): centroid coords adjusted to 46°30'29'N 42°32'3'E and site area changed to (or confirmed as) 19720 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
Land use: agriculture (32%) | hunting (5%) | nature conservation and research (24%) | not utilised (64%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 44 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 56 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Dams (size unknown) | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: V.A.Minoranskiy
Contributors: The map polygon is provided courtesy of the Spatial Database on Important Bird Areas of Russia 2014 (© Russian Bird Conservation Union, © Transparent World).