Xilin Gol Nature Reserve (15416)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Xilin Gol Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.1333, Longitude: 116.3000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 950 to 1500
Area of KBA (km2): 6623.50558
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in the eastern part of Inner Mongolia Plateau, asnd linked with the lower western part of the Da Hinggan Ling mountains. The main habitat in the IBA is grassland, with sparse woodland and scrub on sand dunes. There are meadows and marshes along the Xilin River and on lake shores.
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: Procapra gutturosa and Marmota spp. are found in this area.
Delineation rationale: Polygon from World Database of Protected Areas (WDPA). Accuracy difficult to determine.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 100 |