Mangrove at Zhang River Estuary

As a national natural reserve, Mangrove at Zhang River Estuary is located in the estuary of Zhang River at Yunxiao County, Fujian Province.

The mangrove at Zhang River Estuary grows naturally on the beach of the tidal zone, covering an area of 2,360 ha. It is the mangrove of the largest scale, the most diversified species and the best growing north of the equator. Among them, Baigurang species occupies of 20 ha. and is an evergreen arbor tree species, with grey tree bark. Under the mangrove are many marine organisms, including skip fish, lobsters, crabs, mud clams, sea snails, and eels. The mangrove area is also inhabited by green-head ducks, grey wild geese, bean wild geese, black-mouth gulls, and aigrette. There are a number of endangered species; including two Class I state protected animals, one most endangered species, six endangered species, two threatened species, 19 state class-II protected animals, 77 migrating birds under the protection of the Sino-Japanese agreement, 41 migrating birds under the protection of the Sino-Australian Agreement. In addition, there are also many seaweeds growing under the mangrove, having formed a unique natural ecological view.

Publishes at : 07-10-18 21:13

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