Ulugqat grassland and wetland (15453)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Ulugqat grassland and wetland
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.8333, Longitude: 74.3333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 2000 to 3500
Area of KBA (km2): 670.46624
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Ulugqat is a frontier area located at the western margin of China, adjacent to Kirghizstan, Uzbekistan and Tadzhikistan, 150 km west north-west of Kashi (Kaxgar) City and 1,250 km south-west of Urumqi. The IBA is on upper Kaxgar River.
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 Canis lupus, Vulpes vulpes, Ovis ammon and Capra ibex.
Delineation rationale: Polygon provided by Wendall – source unknown. Accuracy difficult to determine.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 100 |