Area between Qinghai Hu and A'nyêmaqên (15467)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Area between Qinghai Hu and A'nyêmaqên
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.7000, Longitude: 100.4500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 2700 to 4568
Area of KBA (km2): 40575.39275
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The IBA includes four counties in the Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, south of Qinghai Hu lake (CN156). It is bisected by the Yellow River and includes Longyangxia Reservoir. The main habitat is grassland but this is affected by over-grazing.
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: No information.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 100 |