[2] The Shallabugh Wetland, which spreads over 1,675 hectares (16.75 km2), is a designated bird sanctuary.

[3][4] Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve is located to Anchar Lake, which is located at the west end of the Sindh river delta and plays an essential role in the local aquatic ecosystems by relying on diverse water sources., it forms a significant habitat for diverse bird species.

[5] Together with the nearby Ramsar Site Hosker Wetland, these areas create an important ecological landscape.

It support fisheries, provides clean water, manages flooding, and is a carbon sink.

However, it faces a pressing threat in the form of excessive siltation, endangering its unique ecological characteristics.