Zavkhan River - Ereen Lake (16329)
Mongolia, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Zavkhan River - Ereen Lake
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.0000, Longitude: 96.0833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1482 to 1696
Area of KBA (km2): 626.66635
Protected area coverage (%): 4.91
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Generlly, the area is important for water birds. But, not condact researsh work in resent years therefore could not tell exactly number and resource of birds. The area located in the border area of two provinces-Gobi-Altai and Zavkhan.
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)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Important habitat of water birds reduce some dry years and reduce number of birds