Wolong Hu (Xi Paozi) (15386)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Wolong Hu (Xi Paozi)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.7333, Longitude: 123.2667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 10 to 50
Area of KBA (km2): 73.29189
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in Kangping County, north-east Liaoning. The IBA comprises a small freshwater lake and the adjacent reedbeds.
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)
Additional biodiversity: Non-bird biodiversity: No information.
Delineation rationale: Digitized by Wendall, appears fairly accurate
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |