Altai steppe and semi-desert
| Altai steppe and semi-desert | |
|---|---|
Akzhar, District Of Tarbagatay - Gates Of Village | |
Boundaries of the Altai alpine meadow and tundra (magenta), Altai montane forest and forest steppe (turquoise), and Altai steppe and semi-desert (green) | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Palearctic |
| Biome | Temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands |
| Geography | |
| Area | 82,880 km2 (32,000 sq mi) |
| Countries | |
| Coordinates | 48°50′N 82°0′E / 48.833°N 82.000°E |
The Altai steppe and semi-desert ecoregion (WWF ID: PA0802), as its name indicates, sits in a transition zine between steppe and semi-desert, supporting sparse grass and shrublands. The area is relatively undeveloped, with agriculture mostly represented by grazing livestock. There are a few shallow lakes in depressions used by migratory birds.