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close| Location | China (mainland), Xinjiang |
| Central coordinates | 85o 10.00' East 45o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 38,000 ha |
| Altitude | 250 - 400m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located in the western part of the Junggar Basin, 300 km north-west of Urumqi. Manas Hu lake in the northern part of the IBA is now dry and has turned into salt marsh. Ailike Hu lake and Urho are important breeding and staging areas for birds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbled Teal Marmaronetta angustirostris | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Desert | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Other biodiversity Nationally protected animals include Vulpes vulpes and Gazella subgutturosa.
Conservation response Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Karamay desert and lakes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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