Mengjin Huanghe Nature Reserve (15620)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Mengjin Huanghe Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.8667, Longitude: 112.5000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 120 to 130
Area of KBA (km2): 77.70239
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Mengjin Huanghe Nature Reserve is located in the north-eastern part of Mengjin County, in the middle reaches of the Huang He (Yellow River). Siltation of the river bed has changed the course of the river many times, and formed a large area of floodplain. The nature reserve is 28 km long and 0.5-5.0 km wide.
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 difficult to determine.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |