Yueqing Wan (15706)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Yueqing Wan
Central coordinates: Latitude: 28.2333, Longitude: 121.1667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 239.74381
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located on the southern coast of Zhejiang Province, at the meeting point of Yueqing City, Wenling City and Yuhuan County. The inter-tidal habitat in the IBA is an important marine resource in China.
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 Intertidal | 100 |