Coastal mudflat of Tianjin (15599)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Coastal mudflat of Tianjin
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.8333, Longitude: 117.6167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 1.69785
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The main habitat in the IBA is coastal inter-tidal wetlands.
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 difficult to determine.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 100 |