Subotica lakes and sandy terrain (106)
Serbia, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2019
National site name: Subotička Jezera I Pustare
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.1104, Longitude: 19.8305
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Elevation (m): 80 to 110
Area of KBA (km2): 259.22535
Protected area coverage (%): 47.99
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The area is situated in the far north of North Bačka area within the municipality of Subotica, along the border with Hungary. It represents a unique complex of sand, steppe, forest-steppe, salt marsh and aquatic habitats. Some of the main landscape features are Subotička peščara (Subotica Sands) which stretches over 2.500 ha, with sand dunes reaching up to 140 m in altitude, Palić and Ludaš lakes, which has loess banks with relict steppe vegetation and vast reeds, which cover about 35% of the lake surface. The fishpond Kapetanski rit and surrounding salt marshes are also vital areas for numerous bird species.
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Grassland | 30 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 40 |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership