Heiyupao Nature Reserve (15360)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Heiyupao Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.6667, Longitude: 125.1000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 150 to 152
Area of KBA (km2): 138.45386
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in the north-eastern part of Daqing City. Heiyupao is a reservoir formed during water reallocation work along the Nen Jiang river. Habitats include meadow, grassland, woodland, marshes and 6,000 ha of agricultural land near the reservoir.
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: Non-bird biodiversity: More than 20 species of mammals recorded, including Lepus capensis, Ondatra zibethicus and Spermophilus dauricus.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |