Genhe (15401)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Genhe
Central coordinates: Latitude: 51.0000, Longitude: 122.0000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 784 to 1142
Area of KBA (km2): 126.10297
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in Genhe Town. There is extensive natural vegetation in the IBA, and Larix gmelinii and Betula platyphylla are the dominant species.
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: Nationally protected animals include Moschus moschiferus, Lepus timidus, Cervus elaphus and Gulo gulo.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |