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close| Location | China (mainland), Xinjiang |
| Central coordinates | 79o 56.00' East 35o 22.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, A3 |
| Area | 495,200 ha |
| Altitude | 4,963 - 6,000m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located at the north-western tip of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, near to the Chinese borders with India and Pakistan. Aksayqin Hu is a large salt lake between the Kunlun Shan and Karakorum Shan mountains, with an area of 10,500 ha, which is fed by snowmelt and glaciers. The habitats in the IBA include grassland and salt desert around the lake shores.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Black-necked Crane Grus nigricollis | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Other biodiversity Animals include Canis lupus, Vulpes vulpes, Panthra uncia, Pantholops hodgsoni, Ursus arctos, Marmota himalayana, Ovis ammon, Equus kiang and Bos mutus.
Conservation response Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Aksayqin Hu and alpine grassland. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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