Lakes Vegoritis and Petron (1016)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Limnes Vegoritida kai Petron
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.7500, Longitude: 21.7500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 523 to 560
Area of KBA (km2): 165.67564
Protected area coverage (%): 92.48
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Two freshwater lakes in an area of hills and mountains.
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: The site is important for wintering ducks and geese. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (wintering), Haliaeetus albicilla (non-breeding).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (50%) | fisheries/aquaculture (50%) | water management (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 80 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 10 | |
| Grassland | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are water abstraction from Lake Vegoritida (`Other' threats) and pollution of Lake Petron (`Other' threats). Part of the area is a candidate SAC.