Jiugong Shan Nature Reserve (15669)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Jiugong Shan Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 29.3667, Longitude: 114.5500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 200 to 1658
Area of KBA (km2): 272.65764
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in the north-eastern part of Hubei Province.
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 plants include Gingo biloba. Animals include Neofelis nebulosa, Viverra zibetha and Manis pentadactyla.
Delineation rationale: Polygon from World Database of Protected Areas (WDPA). Accuracy difficult to determine.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |