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Lake Shinjiko
| Location | Japan, Shimane |
| Central coordinates | 132o 56.00' East 35o 26.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii |
| Area | 9,639 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 20m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Wild Bird Society of Japan
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Greater Scaup Aythya marila | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | 2004 | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinji | Prefectural Wildlife Protection Area | 8,800 | protected area contained by site | 8,800 |
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| Shinji-ko | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 7,652 | protected area contained by site | 7,652 | |
| Shinjiko | Prefectural Wildlife Protection Area | 8,800 | protected area contained by site | 8,800 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Coastal lagoons; Rivers and streams | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Shinjiko. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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