Lianhua Shan (15514)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Lianhua Shan
Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.9333, Longitude: 103.7000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1750 to 3810
Area of KBA (km2): 392.39009
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in southern Kangle and northern Lintan. The IBA has a mountainous terrain with coniferous and mixed coniferous-broadleaf forests, and some grassland and agricultural lands. A mountain lake (Changye Chi) in the north of the IBA attracts c.30 species of migratory waterbirds.
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.
Delineation rationale: Polygon provided by Wendall – source unknown. Accuracy probably poor.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |