“物种宝库”增至9266种！江苏完成首轮生物多样性本底调查

Core Insights - Jiangsu Province has completed its first round of biodiversity baseline surveys, recording 9,266 species, an increase of 424 species or 4.6% compared to data published in 2024 [1][3][5] - The province is home to significant ecological areas, including three national nature reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage site, highlighting its unique position in China's ecological security landscape [1][3] Biodiversity Survey Findings - The survey documented 2,913 terrestrial vascular plants, 523 terrestrial vertebrates, 3,216 terrestrial insects, and 2,614 freshwater aquatic organisms [1][3] - Nearly 30 new species were recorded during the survey, including the hairy maple and the umbrella flower ear grass [3][5] Conservation Efforts and Species Recovery - The survey identified 179 species of nationally protected wild plants and animals, with 141 species listed as threatened in China's biodiversity red list [5][7] - The population of the endangered Chinese tiger butterfly has significantly increased, with new distribution points found in Nanjing and Zhenjiang [5][7] - The Yangtze finless porpoise's activity range has expanded throughout the Jiangsu section of the Yangtze River [5][7] Ecological Hotspots and Protection Initiatives - Biodiversity hotspots for terrestrial vascular plants and insects are primarily located in ecologically favorable mountainous areas, while coastal wetlands and Taihu Lake wetlands are rich in terrestrial vertebrates [7] - The results of the survey are being utilized to develop a series of cultural and creative products based on key protected species, exploring new pathways for ecological product value transformation [7]