Orqohan (15403)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Orqohan
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.7500, Longitude: 121.8333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 900 to 1243
Area of KBA (km2): 5386.0405
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in Orqohan Town, in the northern section of the Da Hinggan Ling mountains. There are many small rivers in the area and large areas of marshland.
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 Gulo gulo and Alces alces.
Delineation rationale: Digitized by Wendall, accuracy difficult to determine
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |