Sihong Wetland of Hongze Hu (15639)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Sihong Wetland of Hongze Hu
Central coordinates: Latitude: 33.3167, Longitude: 118.2167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 15 to 15
Area of KBA (km2): 114.79687
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Hongze Hu is located in northern Jiangsu Province. The lake area is c.196,000 ha, and it is the largest reservoir in the Huai He region. The western part of the lake has extensive areas of wetland plants, and the remaining parts are largely open water.
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: Boundary digitized by Gill Bunting at Birdlife International using Google Earth. Accuracy probably OK.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 50 |