Wuyanling National Nature Reserve
Nature reserve in Taishun County, Zhejiang, China
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Wuyanling National Nature Reserve (Chinese: 乌岩岭; pinyin: wùyánlǐng; lit. 'Black rocks ridge') is a nature reserve in Taishun County, in the southern part of Zhejiang Province. The reserve occupies a mountainous, forested area. The highest peak is Baiyun Peak, which is 1,611 metres (5,285 ft) high.[1]
| Wuyanling National Nature Reserve | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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| Location | Zhejiang, China |
| Nearest city | Wenzhou |
| Coordinates | 27.706°N 119.675°E |
| Area | 190.26 km2 (73.46 sq mi) |
| Established | 1975 |
| Website | www |
Wildlife
BirdLife International considers Wuyanling Reserve as an Important Bird Area (IBA).[2] Birds of particular conservation value in the reserve include Cabot's tragopan, much studied in the reserve,[3] and Elliot's pheasant.[2]
A freshwater goby, Rhinogobius wuyanlingensis, has been collected from Wuyanling, described as a new species to science, and named after the reserve.[4]
The reserve's inhabitants also include the Chinese giant salamander. A specimen weighing 3.5 kg (7.7 lb), the largest one for a while, was observed in September 2012. This species, once common in the reserve, has greatly suffered from poaching.[5]
Tourism
A small part of the reserve is developed as a touristic area; the rest of the park is not accessible to the general public. The network of trails follows two streams,[6] and since 2012, includes a paved path to the Baiyun Peak.[7] In 2012, the scenic area was rated as a 3A touristic attraction.[8]
