Ulansuhai Nur Nature Reserve (15423)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Ulansuhai Nur Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.1000, Longitude: 108.8333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1000 to 1017
Area of KBA (km2): 420.39568
Protected area coverage (%): 1.35
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in the eastern part of Houtao Plain. Ulansuhai is the second largest lake in Inner Mongolia, extending 35-40 km from north to south and 5-10 km from east to west, with more than 290 km2 of open water. Emergent reeds and bulrushes cover 50% of the lake area, and these water plants separate the lake surface into several different sections. Ulansuhai supports one of the most important fisheries in Inner Mongolia.
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: No information.
Delineation rationale: Boundary digitized by Tris Allinson at Birdlife International using Google Earth. Accuracy probably OK.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |