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Criteria for Identification of Wetlands under Ramsar Convention
If a wetland
contains a representative, rare, or unique example of a natural or near-natural wetland type.
supports vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered species; or threatened ecological communities.
supports populations of plant and/or animal species important for maintaining the biological diversity of a particular biogeographic region.
supports plant and/or animal species at a critical stage in their life cycles or provides refuge during adverse conditions.
regularly supports 20,000 or more water birds.
regularly supports 1% of the individuals in a population of one species or subspecies of water birds.
supports a significant proportion of indigenous fish subspecies
is an important source of food for fishes, spawning ground, nursery and/or migration path.
is an important source of food and water resource, increased possibilities for recreation and eco-tourism, etc.
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