Hangzhou Wan (15691)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Hangzhou Wan
Central coordinates: Latitude: 30.3000, Longitude: 120.7500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 307.60749
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located along the east coast of Zhejiang, the IBA is a shallow bay in the southern estuary of the Qiantang Jiang river. It is the largest area of inter-tidal mudflats in Zhejiang, and there are many saline ponds adjacent to the coast.
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 probably OK.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 33 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 33 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 33 |