Novokvasnikovski liman (1463)
Russia (Central Asian), Central Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Novokvasnikovski Liman
Central coordinates: Latitude: 50.5600, Longitude: 46.5164
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 20 to 40
Area of KBA (km2): 11.28385
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Small liman surrounded by sandy steppe.
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)
Delineation rationale: 2009-08-19 (BL Secretariat): IBA area changed from 300 ha to 1128 ha (following RBCU spreadsheet of changes that need making). 2014-08-12 (BL Secretariat): centroid coords adjusted to 50°33'36'N 46°30'59'E and site area changed to (or confirmed as) 1128 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 (50%) | hunting (100%) | not utilised (50%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 40 | |
| Grassland | 60 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| 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 | Work & other activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: A.V.Belyachenko, V.V.Piskunov, A.N.Antonchikov
Contributors: The map polygon is provided courtesy of the Spatial Database on Important Bird Areas of Russia 2014 (© Russian Bird Conservation Union, © Transparent World).