Karakoram–West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe
| Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Ecoregion territory (in purple) | |
| Ecology | |
| Biome | Montane grasslands and shrublands |
| Borders | |
| Bird species | 172[1] |
| Mammal species | 45[1] |
| Geography | |
| Area | 143,300 km2 (55,300 sq mi) |
| Countries | |
| Conservation | |
| Habitat loss | 1.4065%[1] |
| Protected | 18.28%[1] |
The Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe is a
.Setting
The Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe is an area of high-elevation grasslands covering 143,300 square kilometres (55,300 sq mi). It is centered on the
Climate
The mean annual precipitation in the ecoregion varies from 200 to 900 millimetres (7.9 to 35.4 in), 90 percent in the form of snow.
Flora
Most of this ecoregion consists of grasslands and
Shrublands and woodlands are found in valley bottoms. These include
Fauna
Sheep in this ecoregion include the
The sheep and goats, as well as smaller mammals, make this ecoregion excellent habitat for the
Both the
Bird species richness is low. Common birds include
Conservation
Much of the montane habitat in this ecoregion lies in protected areas. These include
See also
References
- ^ a b c d
Hoekstra, J. M.; Molnar, J. L.; Jennings, M.; Revenga, C.; Spalding, M. D.; Boucher, T. M.; Robertson, J. C.; Heibel, T. J.; Ellison, K. (2010). Molnar, J. L. (ed.). The Atlas of Global Conservation: Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities to Make a Difference. ISBN 978-0-520-26256-0.
External links
- "Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund.