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close| Location | China (mainland), Guangxi |
| Central coordinates | 108o 43.00' East 25o 13.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, A3 |
| Area | 96,400 ha |
| Altitude | 500 - 1,693m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located in Rongshui, Huanjiang and Luocheng counties. The main landscape in the IBA is intermediate-height mountains.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-necklaced Partridge Arborophila gingica | resident | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Fairy Pitta Pitta nympha | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiuwanshanshuiyuanlin | Nature Reserve | 23,435 | is identical to site | 96,400 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | - |
Other biodiversity Important plant includes Alsophila spinulosa. Animals include Neofelis nebulosa, Macaca assamensis, Macaca mulatta, Macaca thibetana, Selenarctos thibetanus, Viverra zibetha and Manis pentadactyla.
Conservation response Established as a provincial-level nature reserve in 1982.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Jiuwan Shan Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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