Conserving Biodiversity of Wildlife and Threatened Species
The Qingyuan region is a vital habitat for a diverse range of flora
and fauna, including many rare and endangered species. This
initiative highlights the ecological significance and conservation
efforts within this Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System.
Featured Species in the Qingyuan Forest-Mushroom Co- culture System
Discover the diverse life of Qingyuan
Plants & Fungi
A stable habitat for more than 100 kinds of rare and endangered wild plants. Due to the special geological and topographical differences of the site, richfungus resources have been formed.
Morchella esculenta
Reptiles, Amphibians & Fish
50 species of reptiles, 36 species of amphibians, and 60 species of fish.
Pelochelys bibroni
Animals
There are 67 species of national key protected animals in the site, among them,
10 species under first class state protection such as Panthera pardus, Neofelis nebulosa
and Mintiacus crinifrons.
Panthera pardus
Birds
There are 132 kinds of birds, such as the endangered
yellow-bellied Tragopan caboti.