Heizhugou Nature Reserve (27192)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Heizhugou Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 28.9167, Longitude: 103.0000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1054 to 4288
Area of KBA (km2): 87.12679
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in Ebian County, covering the following towns: Sihe Zhen, Lewu Xiang, Haqu Xiang, Jinyan Xiang and Juemo Xiang.
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: Nationally protected mammals including Giant Panda, Leopard, Lesser Panda, Stump-tailed Macaque, Takin, Asiatic Black Bear and Musk Deer.