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close| Location | Russia (European), Dagestan Republic |
| Central coordinates | 47o 26.00' East 43o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i |
| Area | 2,000 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Site description Artificial lake with the large ammount of frindge vegetation. Site are located to the north from the mouth of Sulak river.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 1998 | 15-25 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | non-breeding | 1998 | 20-30 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Vulnerable |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | non-breeding | 1998 | 30-40 individuals | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater | 70% |
| Desert | Semidesert | 10% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 9% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 4% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 5% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 50% |
| hunting | 100% |
| rangeland/pastureland | 15% |
Acknowledgements The identification of IBAs and information collected between 1980 and 2009 provided by the IBA network of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).
References G.S.Dzhamirzoev
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Mekhteb reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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