Wenzhou Wan (15708)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Wenzhou Wan
Central coordinates: Latitude: 27.8833, Longitude: 120.8500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 110.72501
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in the Wenzhou estuary, the inter-tidal mudflats are one of the important coastal areas in Zhejiang.
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 |