Guxiu Nature Reserve (15757)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Guxiu Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 24.3333, Longitude: 110.6667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 200 to 1100
Area of KBA (km2): 13.44278
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in the northern part of Mengshan County. The topography in the IBA is low mountains, with the highest peak at 1,100 m.
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: Important plants include Liriodendron chinense. Animals include Shinisaurus crocodilurus, Manis pentadactyla and Paguma larvata.
Delineation rationale: Polygon provided by Wendall – source unknown. Accuracy difficult to determine.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |