Yong Jiang Estuary (15696)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Yong Jiang Estuary
Central coordinates: Latitude: 30.0000, Longitude: 121.6500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 8.36072
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located on the east coast of Zhejiang, north of the Yong Jiang estuary, Ningbo City. The main habitat in the IBA is inter-tidal mudflat.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 100 |