Epanomi lagoon (1005)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Limnothalassa Epanomis
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.3833, Longitude: 22.9000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 2
Area of KBA (km2): 6.90425
Protected area coverage (%): 98.88
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An almost flat peninsula of low sand-dunes with a lagoon, saltmarsh and Tamarix scrub.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for wintering ducks and breeding, passage and wintering waders. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Branta ruficollis (up to five wintering individuals), Aythya nyroca (passage).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (60%) | fisheries/aquaculture | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 5 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 75 | |
| Shrubland | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from dredging and increased tourism. The area is a candidate SAC.