Luan He Estuary (15590)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Luan He Estuary
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.4167, Longitude: 119.2500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 117.28337
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in Qinhuangdao and Tangshan cities. The IBA is a fan-shape inter-tidal wetland on the coast of Bohai Bay, with an area of 20,000 ha. The main habitat types include coastal plantation and semi-abandoned areas. The mudflats are rich in molluscs and crustaceans.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 50 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 50 |