Kiziltash limans (1546)
Russia (Central Asian), Central Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Kiziltashskiye Limany
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.0986, Longitude: 37.0925
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 100
Area of KBA (km2): 362.27939
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Closed sea bay with shallow water and islands.
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.
Delineation rationale: 2014-08-12 (BL Secretariat): centroid coords adjusted to 45°5'55'N 37°5'33'E and site area changed to (or confirmed as) 36200 ha (rounded), on basis of refined polygon downloaded from Spatial Database on Important Bird Areas of Russia 2014 (© Russian Bird Conservation Union, © Transparent World).
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Coastal inlets.
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture (100%) | tourism/recreation (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 5 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 35 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 20 | |
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 35 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of surface water (agricultural use) | Only in the future |
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |
| Transportation & service corridors | Roads & railroads | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: M.Kh.Emtyl, Yu.V.Lokhman, A.M.Ivanenko, P.A.Tilba
Contributors: The map polygon is provided courtesy of the Spatial Database on Important Bird Areas of Russia 2014 (© Russian Bird Conservation Union, © Transparent World).