Chen Hu Wetland Nature Reserve (15664)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Chen Hu Wetland Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 30.3000, Longitude: 113.8167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 20 to 20
Area of KBA (km2): 129.71643
Protected area coverage (%): 63.34
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Chen Hu lake is located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, 48 km from Wuhan City. It is a typical Yangtze basin lake which buffers flood waters.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |