Longgan Hu Wetland Nature Reserve (15666)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Longgan Hu Wetland Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 29.9167, Longitude: 116.0500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 20 to 20
Area of KBA (km2): 125.03917
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Longgan Hu is located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, in eastern Hubei Province adjacent to Anhui Province. Massive reclamation projects in 1957 and 1978 reduced the original lake area by 24,660 ha or 65%.
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 from World Database of Protected Areas (WDPA). Accuracy probably poor.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 50 |