Pantelleria (46977)
Italy, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2024
National site name: Pantelleria
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.7500, Longitude: 12.0000
System: terrestrial, marine
Elevation (m): 0 to 801
Area of KBA (km2): 157.62281
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: <span style="font-style: normal;">Pantelleria is a volcanic island, the largest of Sicily's minor islands, characterised by rugged terrain. The landscape is dominated by volcanic cones, lava flows and secondary volcanic phenomena such as fumaroles and thermal springs, including Lake Specchio di Venere. The coastline is jagged, with basalt lava cliffs and clear waters that hide seabeds rich in marine life. The flora is typical of the Mediterranean scrub, with species adapted to the arid and volcanic climate, such as pines, heather, strawberry trees and myrtle. The woodlands consist of </span><i>Pinus pinaster</i>, <i>Pinus halepensis</i> and <i>Quercus ilex</i> forests.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 | |
| Forest | 10 | |
| Shrubland | 6 | |
| Marine Oceanic | 58 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 1 |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership