Helanshan montane conifer forests

Ecoregion: Helanshan montane conifer forests
Valley in Helan Mountains
Ecoregion territory (in purple)
Ecology
RealmPalearctic
Biometemperate coniferous forests
Geography
Area24,605 km2 (9,500 sq mi)
CountriesChina
Coordinates38°54′N 105°58′E / 38.900°N 105.967°E / 38.900; 105.967

The Helanshan montane conifer forests ecoregion (WWF ID: PA0508) covers an isolated, forested mountain range surrounded by desert and semi-arid basins. As such, it has been called a "mountain island in the sky", and supports endemic species of plants and animals. The region supports the endangered Helan Shan pika.

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