South of Mexico Valley (10014)
Mexico, Central America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1e, B1
Year of last assessment: 2023
National site name: Sur del Valle de México
Central coordinates: Latitude: 19.1265, Longitude: -99.1826
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Area of KBA (km2): 1006.58901
Protected area coverage (%): 64.64
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site is located in the Federal District and the state of Morelos, it has an area of 100,146 ha and an altitude range of 2,900 to 3,950 meters above sea level. In the area, Pine Forests with high-altitude Grassland, Mixed Pine-Oak Forests, Oyamel Forests, high-mountain Zacatonales and Prairies that are associated with geoforms such as craters, plains, slopes, pedregales, foothills and ravines predominate. (Velázquez, 1993 and Velázquez, et al. 1996). Threats include agriculture, livestock, urban development, introduction of exotic species, deforestation, and tourism.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site contains the entire known population of the Morelos False Brook Salamander and the Sierra Madre Sparrow and holds important populations of Eleutherodactylus grandis. The Volcano Rabbit and 21 bird species meet legacy criteria and are in need of reassessment.
Manageability of the site: Site was identified as an IBA/KBA in 2000 by BirdLife partners and identifed as an AZE during the 2015-2018 AZE project. A manageability rationale is not available
Delineation rationale: Site was identified as an IBA/KBA in 2000 by BirdLife partners and identifed as an AZE during the 2015-2018 AZE project. A delineation rationale is not available.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 69 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing | |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Only in the future |