| Ecoregion: Helanshan montane conifer forests | |
|---|---|
 Valley in Helan Mountains | |
 Ecoregion territory (in purple) | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Palearctic |
| Biome | temperate coniferous forests |
| Geography | |
| Area | 24,605 km2 (9,500 sq mi) |
| Countries | China |
| Coordinates | 38°54′N 105°58′E / 38.900°N 105.967°E |
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.[1][2] The region supports the endangered Helan Shan pika.
- ^ "Helanshan montane conifer forests". World Wildlife Federation (WWF). Retrieved November 28, 2019.
- ^ "Map of Ecoregions 2017". Resolve, using WWF data. Retrieved September 14, 2019.