Caspian lowland desert
The Caspian lowland desert ecoregion (WWF ID: PA1308) covers the north and southeast coasts of the Caspian Sea, including the deltas of the Volga River and Ural River in the northern region. While the region gets relatively low amounts of precipitation (less than 200 mm/year), wildlife is supported by the river estuaries and the sea itself. The wetlands are an internationally important area for bird nesting and migratory resting. The ecoregion is in the Palearctic realm, and the deserts and xeric shrublands biome. It has an area of 267,300 square kilometres (103,200 sq mi).
| Caspian lowland desert | |
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Wild horses in Chyornye Zemli Nature Reserve | |
Ecoregion territory (in purple). Note the coastal portion on the southeast of the Caspian Sea. | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Palearctic |
| Biome | deserts and xeric shrublands |
| Borders | |
| Geography | |
| Area | 267,300 km2 (103,200 sq mi) |
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| Coordinates | 51.75°N 96.25°E |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Critical/endangered |
| Protected | 3,838 km2 (1%) |
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