Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, A4iii (2009)
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Area: 33,400 hectares (334.00 km2)
Site description (2009 baseline)
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 (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Shengjin Hu Nature Reserve (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/shengjin-hu-nature-reserve-iba-china-(mainland) on 15/12/2024.