Rong Jiang Estuary (15733)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Rong Jiang Estuary
Central coordinates: Latitude: 23.2833, Longitude: 116.7167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 11.99255
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The IBA includes the estuaries of the Han Jiang, Rong Jiang and Lian Jiang rivers. This was historically an area of mangrove forest, but this was destroyed by reclamation. Tens of thousands of waterbirds pass through the IBA on migration.
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 | 50 | |
| Marine Neritic | 50 |