Gupo Shan (15754)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Gupo Shan
Central coordinates: Latitude: 24.6167, Longitude: 111.5500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 260 to 1846
Area of KBA (km2): 139.61207
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in the northern part of Hezhou City, the IBA includes Gupo Shan and the ridges that extend to the south-east. The topography is mainly intermediate-height and low mountains with many gullies.
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 poor.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 33 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 |