Agios Mamas marsh (1008)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Elos Agiou Mama
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.2333, Longitude: 23.3333
System: freshwater, marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 4
Area of KBA (km2): 6.33609
Protected area coverage (%): 96.94
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A small coastal wetland with standing water, sand-dunes, and reedbeds (Phragmites).
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important location for breeding and passage waders.
Habitats
Land use: military | not utilised | tourism/recreation (40%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from illegal house construction, filling-in of the wetland and rubbish tipping (`Other' threats). A small part of the wetland is used by the military. The area is a candidate SAC.