Lake Manych-Gudilo (1487)
Russia (Central Asian), Central Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Ozero Manych Gudilo
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.2497, Longitude: 42.8222
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 12 to 14
Area of KBA (km2): 847.82691
Protected area coverage (%): 1.56
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The IBA is found in the deep depression located on the boundary of Stavropol region and Kalmykiya Republic.
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: Large numbers of waterfowl, including hundreds of thousands of geese and ducks, pass through the area (at night).All available data relates to the parts of the IBA falling within the Kalmyk Republic and Stavropol region. It is possible that another IBA will be identifed in the future covering the western part of the Manych lake system (Rostov region).
Delineation rationale: 2009-08-06: IBA area changed from 70,000 ha to 84,800 ha (by BL Secretariat, following RBCU spreadsheet of changes that need making). 2014-08-12 (BL Secretariat): centroid coords adjusted to 46°14'59'N 42°49'20'E and site area changed to (or confirmed as) 84800 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
Summary of habitats in KBA: Lake with extensive shallows and Phragmites beds.
Land use: hunting (40%) | nature conservation and research (60%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of surface water (agricultural use) | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Oil & gas drilling | Only in the future | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: A.I.Bliznyuk, S.E.Cherenkov, O. M. Bukreeva
Contributors: The map polygon is provided courtesy of the Spatial Database on Important Bird Areas of Russia 2014 (© Russian Bird Conservation Union, © Transparent World).