Chongqing, May 5 (Liang Qinqing) The reporter learned from the 22 "International Day for Biological Diversity" science popularization activity held in Chongqing on the 22nd that Chongqing has achieved remarkable results in biodiversity conservation in recent years, and has discovered one new global species, Yunyang palm toad, and four new recorded species in Chongqing, including Luolong butterfly (Qianjiang), round-winged stag beetle (Qianjiang), Qingli chai (Qianjiang), and hairy fruit semi-lettuce moss (Xiushan).
At present, Chongqing Municipality has launched the construction of biodiversity observation network, and established five comprehensive observation stations in northeast Yubei (Yintiaoling), southeast Yu (Wulingshan), central urban area (Guangyang Island), Three Gorges reservoir area (Fuling), and Jinfoshan (Nanchuan), to investigate typical ecosystem types, terrestrial vascular plant diversity, bird and mammal vertebrate diversity, and insect diversity in typical areas, and initially build a comprehensive ecosystem covering typical ecosystems, nature reserves, and insect diversity in typical areas of Chongqing. Biodiversity conservation observation network in key areas such as national key ecological function areas and ecological protection red lines.
The picture shows the Yunyang palm toad. Photo courtesy of Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment
At the same time, Chongqing Municipality has actively carried out county biodiversity investigation and assessment, and has completed the investigation and assessment of eight districts and counties, including Fengjie County, Qianjiang District, Matjiang County, Xiushan County, Yunyang County, Liangping District, Wulong District and Qijiang District.
According to the person in charge of the Natural Ecology Conservation Department of Chongqing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, up to now, there are nearly 6000,800 species of wild vascular plants distributed in Chongqing, among which the national first-class key protected wild plants include cypress, dovetail, silver fir, yew, metasequoia, lotus leaf wire fern, etc. There are more than <> species of terrestrial wild vertebrates distributed in the city, among which the national first-class key protected wild animals include black langur, forest musk deer, Chinese merganser duck, big civet, small civet, etc.
In addition, Chongqing has more than 180 species of river fish, including more than 60 species of rare and endemic fish in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, such as Yangtze sturgeon, Chinese sturgeon, cochineal and perch, and the city's ecosystem stability and ecological service functions have been continuously enhanced. (End)