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close| Location | China (mainland), Hubei |
| Central coordinates | 116o 3.00' East 29o 55.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i |
| Area | 22,322 ha |
| Altitude | 20 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Longgan Hu is located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, in eastern Hubei Province adjacent to Anhui Province. Massive reclamation projects in 1957 and 1978 reduced the original lake area by 24,660 ha or 65%.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoides | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Baikal Teal Anas formosa | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| Oriental Stork Ciconia boyciana | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Siberian Crane Leucogeranus leucogeranus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| White-naped Crane Grus vipio | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Hooded Crane Grus monacha | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1, A4i | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longganhu | Nature Reserve | 35,950 | protected area contains site | 35,000 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | - |
Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response Established as a county-level nature reserve in 1994, and upgraded to a provincial-level nature reserve in 2001.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Longgan Hu Wetland Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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