Min Shan mountains (15517)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B2
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Min Shan mountains
Central coordinates: Latitude: 33.8333, Longitude: 103.6667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1200 to 4504
Area of KBA (km2): 4064.95598
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in the northern part of the Min Shan mountain range, in south-western Zhugqu county and southern Tewo county. The Bailong Jiang river forms the northern border to the site and it borders Sichuan in the south. The typical landscape of the IBA is high mountains and deep valleys.
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.
Additional biodiversity: Non-bird biodiversity: No information.
Delineation rationale: Polygon provided by Wendall – source unknown. Accuracy probably OK.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 |