Qilihai Nature Reserve (15598)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Qilihai Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.3333, Longitude: 117.6667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 3 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 271.55133
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Qilihai wetland is located in Ninghe County. It used to be on the coast, but it has gradually been turned into an inland wetland by industrialization and urbanization. Qilihai Nature Reserve mainly comprises a 2,000 ha reservoir, reedbeds and scattered fishponds.
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 OK.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |