Bogda (Tian Chi) (15437)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a
Year of last assessment: 2017
National site name: Bogda (Tian Chi)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.0000, Longitude: 88.2500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 450 to 5445
Area of KBA (km2): 1728.8305
Protected area coverage (%): 22.28
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located the mountainous area of Bogda, Tianshan, on the southern edge of the Junggar Basin, 70 km east of Changji City and 50 km east of Urumqi. The highest peak in the IBA is Bogda Feng at 5,445 m, which is covered by snow all year round. The main habitats include montane grassland, scrub, forest, meadow, snowfields and glaciers. The IBA is in the historical range of Camelus ferus, Equus hemionus, Gazella subgutturosa and Saiga tatarica.
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. KBA identified in the CEPF Ecosystem Profile of the Mountains of Central Asia Hotspot (2017). Taxonomy, nomenclature and threat category follow the 2016 IUCN Red List.
Additional biodiversity: Non-bird biodiversity: Historical records of Camelus ferus and Saiga tatarica, but they are now locally extinct. Other nationally protected animals include Equus hemionus and Gazella subgutturosa.
Delineation rationale: Polygon provided by Wendall – source unknown. Accuracy difficult to determine.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Shrubland | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 |