Key Biodiversity Areas

Qiandao Hu Reservoir (27236)
China (mainland), Asia

Site overview


KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1aD1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Qiandao Hu Reservoir
Central coordinates: Latitude: 29.5500, Longitude: 119.1500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 200
Area of KBA (km2): 524.01257
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes

Site details


Site description: The main habitats in the IBA are forest and a reservoir.
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: Boundary digitized by Gill Bunting at Birdlife International using Google Earth. Accuracy probably OK.