Changshou Hu (27195)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Changshou Hu
Central coordinates: Latitude: 29.9500, Longitude: 107.3167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 337 to 400
Area of KBA (km2): 145.12572
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The IBA is a reservoir, used by tourist boats and fishing boats. Aquacultural activity is very widespread, causing severe water pollution.
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.
Additional biodiversity: Non-bird biodiversity: No information.
Delineation rationale: Polygon provided by Conservation International.