Taiwan's Wetlands of Importance
Map of Taiwan's Wetlands
Shihlinger Mountain Important Wetland
Date：2019/08/20
Number of Visitors497
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Area
2 ha
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Chinese Name
四林格山重要濕地
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Category
Inland natural wetlands
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Name
Shihlinger Mountain Important Wetland
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Administrative area
Mudan Township, Pingtung County Government 120o48'12
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Related authorities or units
Mudan Township Office, Pingtung County Government
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Boundaries
The wetland is situated at east of hilltop of Shihlinger Mountain.
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Introduction
The wetland is formed by both main- and sub-lakes. The main lake, with plenty of water in summer rainy season, often loses water at lower southwest corner and water leaks from sub-lake as well.
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Ecological resources of importance
Animal species including Formosan White-faced Squirrel, Bamboo Chicken, and plant species including Melastoma candidum, Lagerstroemia subcostata and Meliosma rhoifolia can be seen in the wetland.
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Rare and valuable species
Deinagkistrodon acutus.
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Types to be conserved
Formosan Gem-faced Civet and Ovophis monticda makazayazaya.
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The current situation and potential threats of wetlands
The wetland will dry out during the winter which is the potential threat to the site.
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Participating in recommended units
Wu-yu High School in Nantou City, Nantou County.