Gongliu spruce forest (15443)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Gongliu spruce forest
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.2500, Longitude: 82.7500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1300 to 4000
Area of KBA (km2): 2417.52898
Protected area coverage (%): 47.07
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located on the north-east side of Hantengri Feng (6,995 m), in the Tekes River region, 150 km south-east of Yining City and 400 km south south-west of Urumqi. The IBA is a breeding ground for upland bird 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: Animals include Panthra uncia, Ursus arctos, Vulpes vulpes, Cervus elaphus, Ovis ammon and Sus scrofa.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |