Xuanmen Wan (15707)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Xuanmen Wan
Central coordinates: Latitude: 28.1500, Longitude: 121.2833
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 37.59473
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in the east of the Yuhuan Peninsula, separated from Yueqing Bay by Xuanmen Gang. The main habitat in the IBA is inter-tidal mudflats.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
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 |