Matoushan Nature Reserve (27230)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Matoushan Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 27.7833, Longitude: 117.2333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 280 to 1364
Area of KBA (km2): 144.07872
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in Zixi County. The IBA is forested.
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: No information.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |