Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
IBA Criteria met: A1, A4i, A4iii (2009)
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Area: 33,400 ha
Protection status:
Site description
Shengjin Hu is located on the southern shore of the Yangtze River, in south-west Anhui Province, 10 km from Anqing City. In 1965 the construction of Huangpan Gate separated the lake from the Yangtze River, and formed a reservoir. The fishery resources have decreased dramatically since then.
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: The nationally protected fish Myxocyprinus asiaticus occurs in the lake.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Shengjin Hu Nature Reserve. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 04/08/2020.
