Isla Cedros (10099)
Mexico, Central America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2021
National site name: Isla Cedros
Central coordinates: Latitude: 28.0333, Longitude: -115.1500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1200
Area of KBA (km2): 568.77717
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site is located 18.5 km from Punta Eugenia and belongs to the state of Baja California Sur. It is an island of volcanic origin with an abrupt mountain range that reaches a considerable height (1,200 meters above sea level). The island is about 70 km long and almost 3 km wide at its southern end. The island is populated by about 4,500 inhabitants.
Habitats
Land use: Fisheries/aquaculture and urban/industrial/transport