Pangquangou Nature Reserve (15611)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Pangquangou Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.8333, Longitude: 111.4500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1650 to 2830
Area of KBA (km2): 234.20913
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in the central Lüliang Shan mountains. The main ridge in the IBA extends 15 km from north to south, and is 14.5 km wide. The main habitat is temperate deciduous broadleaf forest. The nature reserve was mainly established for the protection of Crossoptilon mantchuricum.
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: Nationally protected animals include Panthera pardus, Ovibos moschatus and Martes flavigula chrysospila.
Delineation rationale: Polygon from World Database of Protected Areas (WDPA). Accuracy difficult to determine.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |