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Genhe
| Location | China (mainland), Inner Mongolia |
| Central coordinates | 122o 0.00' East 51o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 40,900 ha |
| Altitude | 784 - 1,142m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located in Genhe Town. There is extensive natural vegetation in the IBA, and Larix gmelinii and Betula platyphylla are the dominant species.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baikal Teal Anas formosa | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Siberian Crane Leucogeranus leucogeranus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genhelengshuiyu | Nature Reserve | 649,500 | protected area contains site | 40,900 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Other biodiversity Nationally protected animals include Moschus moschiferus, Lepus timidus, Cervus elaphus and Gulo gulo.
Conservation response Partially protected.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Genhe. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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