Xiannü Shan (15554)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Xiannü Shan
Central coordinates: Latitude: 29.3000, Longitude: 107.8833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1650
0KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in Wulong County, 20 km east from the county town. Areas of the IBA below 1,400 m are mostly converted to agricultural land, or fir and pine plantation. The areas with thin soil are dominated by scrub.
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: Black Langur occurs at this site.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |