Zorkul Nature Reserve (Lake Victoria) (21853)
Tajikistan, Central Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2017
National site name: Zorkul Nature Reserve (Lake Victoria)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.4263, Longitude: 73.7722
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 4000 to 5460
Area of KBA (km2): 1603.924593
Protected area coverage (%): 14.75
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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. KBA identified in the CEPF Ecosystem Profile of the Mountains of Central Asia Hotspot (2017). Taxonomy, nomenclature and threat category follow the 2016 IUCN Red List.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Desert | 25 | |
| Grassland | 23 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 27 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 25 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Climate change & severe weather | Storms & flooding | Ongoing | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Temperature extremes | Ongoing |